{"data":{"name":"Sea purslane lvs","slug":"sea-purslane-lvs","scientific_name":"Sesuvium portulacastrum","alternate_names":["Dampalit dahon"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Sea purslane (seaweed-like leafy greens) \u2014 a salty-tasting, nutrient-rich vegetable eaten as a side dish or mixed into meals. Per 100g, it\u2019s low in calories (about 25 kcal) and has some fiber (about 2.7g) and small amounts of carbs and sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinengdeng (with leafy greens)","Sinigang (add as a green side)","Ginisang gulay (sea purslane mixed with garlic\/onion)","Pinakbet (add greens)","Laing-style vegetable mix (use as an added green)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":87},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":25,"protein_g":1.8,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0,"carbohydrates_g":3.6,"fiber_g":2.7,"sugars_g":0.4,"sodium_mg":225,"potassium_mg":113},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":2926,"calcium_mg":16,"capric_acid_g":0,"caproic_acid_g":0,"caprylic_acid_g":0,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.7,"lauric_acid_g":0,"lignoceric_acid_g":0,"linoleic_acid_g":0,"linolenic_acid_g":0,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"myristic_acid_g":0,"oleic_acid_g":0,"palmitic_acid_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":17,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":244,"stearic_acid_g":0,"total_ash_g":2.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":92.1,"zinc_mg":0.1},"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 a good choice to add volume to your meals without adding many calories. The fiber can help keep you full and support regular digestion. It also has very low fat and no cholesterol, which makes it easy to pair with rice and viands. One thing to watch is the sodium (about 225mg per 100g), so it\u2019s best to balance it with lower-sodium dishes and not overdo it, especially if you already eat salty bagoong, fish sauce, or instant noodles often.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a vegetable side for lunch or dinner (e.g., 1\u20132 servings of greens per meal).","If it\u2019s salty, rinse briefly if your preparation allows, or choose less-salted versions.","Pair with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a sensible portion of rice to complete your plate.","Since you already have 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks daily, keep sea purslane mainly in meals as part of your daily veggie goal."]},"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?agent=true"}}}