{"data":{"name":"Seaweed, kawkawayan","slug":"seaweed-kawkawayan","scientific_name":"Gracilaria verrucosa","alternate_names":["Kawkawayan\/Gulaman dagat\/Ceylon moss seaweed"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Seaweed, kawkawayan (a type of sea vegetable). It\u2019s usually eaten as a side dish or mixed into soups and viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Kangkong with bagoong","Sinigang with seaweed","Ginisang repolyo with seaweed","Seaweed salad","Lugaw with seaweed"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":67,"protein_g":2.2,"fat_g":1.5,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":11.2,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":110,"calcium_mg":288,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0,"phosphorus_mg":21,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":9,"total_ash_g":8.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":0,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":76.9},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Kawkawayan is a good fiber-rich vegetable that can help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also provides carbohydrates for energy, while being relatively low in calories per 100g. It\u2019s low in fat and has no cholesterol, which makes it a useful add-on to a balanced plate. If it\u2019s prepared with lots of salt (common in some seaweed snacks or seasoned versions), watch the sodium so your meals stay heart-friendly.","healthier_tips":["Use it as a vegetable side with your 3 meals (for example, add to viands or soups) and keep it as part of your usual serving size.","If it\u2019s pre-seasoned or salty, rinse briefly if the product allows, or choose less-salted versions.","Pair it with protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and whole carbs (brown rice, kamote, or whole-grain options) for better meal balance.","For snacks, keep seaweed portions small and pair with a protein source if you get hungry fast."]},"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-kawkawayan?agent=true"}}}