{"data":{"name":"Sea purslane lvs, boiled","slug":"sea-purslane-lvs-boiled","scientific_name":"Sesuvium portulacastrum","alternate_names":["Dampalit dahon","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Sea purslane (alugbati\/sea spinach) leaves, boiled. It\u2019s a leafy vegetable served as a side dish, usually with a little salt or bagoong\/seasonings.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang alugbati","Alugbati with bagoong","Pinakbet (with sea purslane\/alugbati)","Sinigang with alugbati","Vegetable chops\/ulam with boiled sea purslane"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":36,"protein_g":1,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":7.5,"fiber_g":3.7,"sugars_g":0.5,"sodium_mg":308,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":4160,"calcium_mg":79,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":6.2,"phosphorus_mg":16,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":347,"total_ash_g":2.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":6,"water_g":89.2},"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":"Sea purslane is low in calories but rich in dietary fiber (3.7 g per 100 g), which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. It also has very little fat and low sugar (0.5 g), making it a good everyday choice for meals and snacks. One thing to watch is sodium (308 mg per 100 g), especially if you pair it with salty bagoong or lots of salt\u2014too much sodium can add up across the day.","healthier_tips":["Use it as your vegetable side for lunch or dinner, aiming for about 1\u20132 cups per meal (adjust to your appetite).","If you\u2019re adding bagoong, use small amounts and balance with plain rice or other less salty viands.","Boil or lightly cook, then season lightly to keep sodium lower.","For snacks, you can pair a small serving with a balanced option (e.g., fruit or a small portion of nuts) so your day stays well-rounded.","Enjoy it regularly\u2014just keep your overall salt and salty condiments in check so it fits your daily eating pattern."]},"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\/sea-purslane-lvs-boiled?agent=true"}}}