{"data":{"name":"Pigeon pea seed, fresh","slug":"pigeon-pea-seed-fresh","scientific_name":"Cajanus cajan","alternate_names":["Kadyos buto","sariwa\/kardis"],"category":{"name":"Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds","slug":"legumes-nuts-and-seeds"},"description":"Fresh pigeon pea seeds (also called toyo\/toyo-tog? no\u2014better known as \u201ckangkong? no\u201d); in Filipino context, it\u2019s commonly referred to as fresh mongo\/beans? \u2014this specific food is pigeon pea (fresh seeds), a legume used in soups, stews, and side dishes.","common_uses_philippines":["Tinola with pigeon pea","Sinigang with pigeon pea","Ginataang pigeon pea","Ginisang pigeon pea with vegetables","Pigeon pea soup (stewed beans)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":143,"protein_g":8.2,"fat_g":0.7,"saturated_fat_g":0.16,"carbohydrates_g":26,"fiber_g":6.3,"sugars_g":13.5,"sodium_mg":7,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":77,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":178,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.38,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":2.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.39,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.42,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.16,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.4,"vitamin_c_mg":28,"water_g":62.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Pigeon pea is a good plant-based protein and provides dietary fiber (about 6.3g per 100g). Fiber helps you feel full longer and supports healthy digestion, which is helpful when you\u2019re doing 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day. It also has carbohydrates and sugar naturally present in the seeds, so portion size matters for blood sugar balance. The sodium is very low (about 7mg), which is great for everyday meals. It has a small amount of fat (about 0.7g) with some saturated fat (about 0.16g), so pairing it with veggies and using reasonable portions keeps your overall fat intake balanced.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a protein add-on to rice or as a main in soups: start with about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal, depending on your rice portion.","Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, squash) to boost fiber and micronutrients without adding too much starch.","If you\u2019re having it with rice, consider slightly smaller rice so your meal stays balanced.","Since it has natural sugar and carbs, keep it consistent across the day\u2014don\u2019t \u201cstack\u201d it with other starchy snacks.","Choose cooking methods like boiling, stewing, or simmering instead of frying."]},"data_quality":{"source":"DOST-FNRI Philippine Food Composition Tables","source_code":"ph_fct","daily_values_reference":"RENI 2002","notes":["Values are estimates per 100g edible portion.","Actual nutrients may vary by preparation and variety."]},"links":{"self":"https:\/\/api.juanutrisyon.info\/api\/foods\/pigeon-pea-seed-fresh?agent=true"}}}