{"data":{"name":"Sesbania flower, boiled","slug":"sesbania-flower-boiled","scientific_name":"Sesbania grandiflora","alternate_names":["Katuray bulaklak","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Sesbania flower (boiled), a leafy\/flower vegetable served as a side dish. In Filipino meals, it\u2019s usually eaten with rice and viands like other vegetables.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinengdeng","Pinakbet","Ginisang gulay","Sinigang na gulay","Tinola (with greens)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":28,"protein_g":1,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":5.4,"fiber_g":1.9,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":22,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":40,"calcium_mg":27,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.8,"phosphorus_mg":27,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":3,"total_ash_g":0.3,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.8,"vitamin_c_mg":14,"water_g":93},"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":"Sesbania flower is low in calories (about 28 kcal per 100g) and has dietary fiber (about 1.9g per 100g). Fiber helps you feel full, supports healthy digestion, and can help balance your meals when you eat rice and protein. It also has small carbohydrates and very low fat and cholesterol, plus a modest sodium level (about 22mg per 100g), which is helpful when you\u2019re mindful of salt from sauces and seasoning.","healthier_tips":["Serve it as part of your vegetable portion in lunch or dinner (aim for at least 1\u20132 servings of vegetables per day).","Keep the flavoring light: go easy on bagoong, patis, and salty seasonings\u2014these add most of the sodium.","Pair with a good protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and a sensible rice portion for balanced meals.","If you\u2019re having it as a snack, combine with protein (like boiled egg or tofu) instead of eating it alone with lots of rice."]},"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\/sesbania-flower-boiled?agent=true"}}}