{"data":{"name":"Snap bean pod, green, boiled","slug":"snap-bean-pod-green-boiled","scientific_name":"Phaseolus vulgaris","alternate_names":["Abitsuwelas\/Baguio beans bunga","berde","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Boiled green snap bean pods (green beans), a type of vegetable that\u2019s low in calories and naturally sweet-tasting.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang green beans","Pinakbet (with green beans)","Sinigang na may green beans","Vegetable chops with green beans","Bistek with side of boiled green beans"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":27,"protein_g":0.8,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":0.02,"carbohydrates_g":5.6,"fiber_g":2,"sugars_g":1,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":145,"calcium_mg":41,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":24,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.05,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":12,"total_ash_g":0.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.05,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":5,"water_g":93.2},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"For 100g, it\u2019s only about 27 kcal and has 2g fiber plus 1g sugar. The fiber helps you feel full longer and supports healthy digestion, which is helpful when you\u2019re doing 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day. It\u2019s also very low in fat (0.1g) and cholesterol (0mg). Sodium is low (1mg), making it a good option even if you\u2019re watching salt intake.","healthier_tips":["To make it a great part of your meals:","Pair it with a balanced plate\u2014add rice or root crops (in proper portion), plus protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs, or beans).","For snacks, you can include a small serving with a protein source (e.g., boiled beans + hard-boiled egg) to stay satisfied.","Go easy on added oil and salty sauces; try garlic, onion, herbs, or a squeeze of calamansi for flavor.","Aim to include vegetables like this at least once or twice daily (more if you can), especially with lunch and dinner."]},"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\/snap-bean-pod-green-boiled?agent=true"}}}