{"data":{"name":"Snap bean pod, white","slug":"snap-bean-pod-white","scientific_name":"Phaseolus vulgaris","alternate_names":["Abitsuwelas\/Baguio beans bunga","puti"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Snap bean pod (white), a type of fresh green bean\/legume pod eaten as a vegetable. In a 100g serving, it\u2019s low in calories (31 kcal) and provides carbs mainly from natural sugars and fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang sitaw at kalabasa","Sinigang na baboy with sitaw","Bistek with side of saut\u00e9ed beans","Ginisang sitaw (sauteed string beans)","Tinola with snap beans\/sitaw"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":94},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":31,"protein_g":1.9,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.05,"carbohydrates_g":5.3,"fiber_g":2.2,"sugars_g":2.7,"sodium_mg":2,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":100,"calcium_mg":53,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":28,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":8,"total_ash_g":0.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.11,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.5,"vitamin_c_mg":11,"water_g":92.1},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Snap beans are helpful for everyday meals because they add dietary fiber (2.2g per 100g), which supports easier digestion and helps you feel full. They\u2019re also naturally low in fat (about 0.2g) and very low in sodium (about 2mg), so they fit well with heart-friendly eating patterns. The carbs and sugars are present, but in a vegetable portion they come with fiber\u2014making it a good choice for balance, especially when paired with protein (like fish, eggs, or tofu) and healthy fats (like nuts or olive oil).","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day, use snap beans as a side vegetable: aim for about 1 cup cooked (or a generous serving) per meal.","Cook simply: steam, saut\u00e9 with minimal oil, or add to soups and sinigang-style dishes.","Watch the add-ons: go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis) and creamy toppings\u2014snap beans are naturally low in sodium.","Pair with a protein source for better balance (e.g., fish, chicken, tofu) and add a sensible portion of rice if you\u2019re having 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\/snap-bean-pod-white?agent=true"}}}