{"data":{"name":"Sesbania flower","slug":"sesbania-flower","scientific_name":"Sesbania grandiflora","alternate_names":["Katuray bulaklak"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Sesbania flower (often used in Filipino dishes as a leafy\/flower vegetable). It\u2019s low in calories and provides carbohydrates mainly from natural plant sources, plus dietary fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinengdeng","Pinakbet","Vegetable soup","Ginisang gulay","Chopsuey"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":55},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":31,"protein_g":1,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0,"carbohydrates_g":6.1,"fiber_g":2.1,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":24,"potassium_mg":134},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":48,"calcium_mg":13,"capric_acid_g":0,"caproic_acid_g":0,"caprylic_acid_g":0,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"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":20,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":4,"stearic_acid_g":0,"total_ash_g":0.3,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.3,"vitamin_c_mg":1,"water_g":92.3,"zinc_mg":0},"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 a good fiber source (about 2.1 g per 100 g), which helps support easier digestion and helps you feel fuller when paired with rice and viands. It also has very low fat (0.3 g) and no cholesterol, and it\u2019s relatively low in sodium (about 24 mg), which is helpful for keeping meals lighter. Since it has some carbohydrates (6.1 g), it still fits best as part of a balanced plate\u2014especially alongside protein and a controlled rice portion.","healthier_tips":["Use it as your ulam or add to soups and stir-fries to increase fiber and volume of your meal.","Pair with a good protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and keep rice to about 1\/2 to 1 cup per meal depending on your needs.","For cooking, go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis) to keep sodium in check.","Include it in your daily pattern: 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks\u2014sesbania flower works best in meals (as ulam\/soup), not as a snack."]},"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?agent=true"}}}