{"data":{"name":"Racaba lvs","slug":"racaba-lvs","scientific_name":"Alternanthera sessilis","alternate_names":["Bunga-bunga dahon\/Dwarf copperleaf lvs"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Racaba leaves (leafy vegetable). It\u2019s a low-calorie, plant-based side dish that\u2019s usually eaten with meals like viands or mixed with other ingredients.","common_uses_philippines":["Racaba with bagoong","Ginataang gulay","Pinakbet","Sinigang na gulay","Chopsuey with vegetables"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":58,"protein_g":3.3,"fat_g":1,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":8.9,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":4470,"calcium_mg":256,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":36.8,"phosphorus_mg":39,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":373,"total_ash_g":2.9,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.27,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.1,"vitamin_c_mg":25,"water_g":83.9},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup (raw)","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null},{"label":"1\/2 cup (cooked)","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"With about 58 kcal per 100g and very little fat, racaba leaves can help you add volume and nutrients to your plate without pushing calories too high. The 8.9g carbohydrates mainly come from natural plant sugars, so it\u2019s a good choice for everyday meals. Since it has 0 mg cholesterol, it supports a heart-friendly eating pattern. Pairing leafy greens with rice and viands also helps balance your meal so you don\u2019t rely only on starch for energy.","healthier_tips":["Use racaba as your ulam\/side: aim for about 1\u20132 cups cooked or a generous serving per meal.","Balance your plate: keep rice to a reasonable portion, then add racaba plus a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs).","If you\u2019re cooking it with bagoong, patis, or lots of oil, go lighter on the sauce and use less oil so the meal stays lighter.","For snacks, you can also have a small serving of vegetable-based ulam (not only crackers or sweets) to support steadier eating across the day."]},"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\/racaba-lvs?agent=true"}}}