{"data":{"name":"Seaweed, lato","slug":"seaweed-lato","scientific_name":"Caulerpa racemosa","alternate_names":["Lato\/Ar-arusip\/ararosip\/Arorosip\/Arosep\/Eabaeaba\/Homhom\/Latoh\/Gosuh"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Seaweed (lato) \u2014 a type of edible sea vegetable. It\u2019s usually eaten as a side dish or mixed into meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Lato salad","Ginataang lato","Tinolang lato","Lato with bagoong","Seaweed soup"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":10,"protein_g":0.1,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":2.1,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":280,"calcium_mg":29,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":18,"phosphorus_mg":16,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":23,"total_ash_g":1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.2,"vitamin_c_mg":2,"water_g":96.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Seaweed like lato is low in calories, so it can help you add volume and flavor to your meals without taking too much space in your daily energy. It also provides small amounts of carbohydrates and is naturally very low in fat and cholesterol. Since it\u2019s a \u201csea vegetable,\u201d it can be a good source of minerals and other helpful nutrients that support overall health\u2014just keep portions reasonable, especially if you\u2019re also getting minerals from other foods.","healthier_tips":["Use lato as a side or add it to viands\/soups to boost fiber and micronutrients.","Pair it with a balanced plate: rice or root crops (portion) + protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) + vegetables (including lato).","If it\u2019s salted or processed, choose versions that are less salty when possible, and don\u2019t make it your only vegetable for the day.","For snacks, you can have small servings of lato-based dishes, but keep your main energy from your full meals."]},"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-lato?agent=true"}}}