{"data":{"name":"Slender\/Spineless amaranth lvs","slug":"slenderspineless-amaranth-lvs","scientific_name":"Amaranthus viridis","alternate_names":["Kulitis dahon\/kalkalunay"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Slender\/spineless amaranth leaves (locally, \u201ckulitis\u201d or \u201camaranth greens\u201d)\u2014a leafy vegetable eaten as a side dish, often saut\u00e9ed or cooked in soups.","common_uses_philippines":["Pinakbet","Ginataang gulay (with amaranth leaves)","Adobong gulay","Sinigang na gulay","Dinengdeng"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":71},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":59,"protein_g":4.5,"fat_g":1.1,"saturated_fat_g":0.3,"carbohydrates_g":7.8,"fiber_g":5.1,"sugars_g":2.1,"sodium_mg":12,"potassium_mg":728},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":6658,"calcium_mg":358,"capric_acid_g":0,"caproic_acid_g":0,"caprylic_acid_g":0,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.9,"lauric_acid_g":0,"lignoceric_acid_g":0,"linoleic_acid_g":0.48,"linolenic_acid_g":0.01,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.25,"myristic_acid_g":0,"oleic_acid_g":0.25,"palmitic_acid_g":0.24,"phosphorus_mg":105,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.49,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":555,"stearic_acid_g":0.04,"total_ash_g":2.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.74,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.32,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.7,"vitamin_c_mg":1,"water_g":84.2,"zinc_mg":0.2},"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":"These amaranth leaves are a good source of dietary fiber (5.1 g per 100 g), which helps keep you full and supports regular digestion. They also provide healthy carbs with relatively low sugar (2.1 g) and very low sodium (12 mg), making them a great everyday choice. The fat is small (1.1 g), so they won\u2019t \u201cweigh down\u201d your meal\u2014just watch the cooking oil and salty seasonings when preparing them.","healthier_tips":["For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), use this as a vegetable side at lunch or dinner. Aim for about 1\u20132 cups cooked (or roughly 1 serving of greens) and pair it with a balanced plate: 1 palm protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) + 1 fist rice or other carbs. When cooking, try","use less oil (or saut\u00e9 with a splash of water)","season with herbs\/garlic\/onion instead of salty sauces","avoid making it too \u201csabaw\u201d with lots of salty broth if you\u2019re watching sodium"]},"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\/slenderspineless-amaranth-lvs?agent=true"}}}