{"data":{"name":"Seaweed, balbalulang","slug":"seaweed-balbalulang","scientific_name":"Hydroclathrus clathratus","alternate_names":["Balbalulang\/Balbalolang"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Seaweed, balbalulang (a type of sea vegetable). It\u2019s usually eaten as a side dish or mixed into meals, and it\u2019s naturally low in calories.","common_uses_philippines":["Seaweed salad","Ginisang balbalulang","Tinola with seaweed","Miso soup with seaweed","Seaweed with rice and fish","Seaweed stir-fry"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":23,"protein_g":0.4,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":4.6,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"calcium_mg":649,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":44.5,"phosphorus_mg":22,"total_ash_g":6.4,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":88.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Balbalulang is a good add-on for meals because it\u2019s light in calories (about 23 kcal per 100 g) and has very little fat and no cholesterol. It also provides some carbohydrates (about 4.6 g per 100 g), which can help round out your plate when paired with protein and rice or other carbs. Since it\u2019s a sea vegetable, it can also bring useful minerals and fiber (often present in seaweeds), which supports better fullness and digestion\u2014especially helpful if you\u2019re building balanced meals.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a vegetable\/side for your 3 full meals (e.g., add to soups, salads, or stir-fries).","Pair it with protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a sensible serving of rice or other carbs.","If it\u2019s prepared with lots of salt (like some seaweed snacks), choose versions that are less salty or balance it with plain sides and plenty of water.","For snacks, keep seaweed as a small portion and combine with protein (e.g., egg or nuts) for better satiety."]},"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\/seaweed-balbalulang?agent=true"}}}