{"data":{"name":"Snap bean pod, green","slug":"snap-bean-pod-green","scientific_name":"Phaseolus vulgaris","alternate_names":["Abitsuwelas\/Baguio beans bunga","berde"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Green snap bean pods (string beans), cooked or fresh, eaten as a vegetable.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang sitaw (string beans)","Sinigang na sitaw","Pinakbet with sitaw","Bistek with side of saut\u00e9ed string beans","Chicken adobo with a side of green beans"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":96},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":36,"protein_g":2,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":0.02,"carbohydrates_g":6.8,"fiber_g":2.6,"sugars_g":3.2,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":360,"calcium_mg":77,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":38,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.05,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":30,"total_ash_g":0.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.05,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.7,"vitamin_c_mg":17,"water_g":90.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Snap beans are low in calories but rich in dietary fiber, which helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide potassium-friendly hydration and a good amount of micronutrients that complement your meals. With only a small amount of fat and very low sodium, they\u2019re a great add-on to Filipino meals\u2014especially when you want more volume on your plate without adding many calories. The natural sugars are present but balanced by fiber, so they fit well in regular eating patterns.","healthier_tips":["Build your plate: aim for 1\/2 plate vegetables (including snap beans) for lunch or dinner.","For snacks, pair a serving of beans with protein (e.g., boiled egg, tofu) to stay satisfied.","Go easy on salty add-ons: limit bagoong, patis, and extra seasoning if you\u2019re cooking with lots of sodium.","Try simple cooking: saut\u00e9 with a little garlic and olive oil, or boil\/steam, then add herbs or a squeeze of calamansi.","Portion guide: about 1 cup cooked (or ~100g) as part of your 3 meals and 1\u20132 snacks daily."]},"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?agent=true"}}}