{"data":{"name":"Spanish plum, young lvs","slug":"spanish-plum-young-lvs","scientific_name":"Spondias purpurea","alternate_names":["Siniguelas talbos"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Spanish plum with young leaves (a leafy fruiting plant). In a meal, it\u2019s usually eaten as a vegetable\/leafy greens or as part of a dish where the leaves are cooked.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na Spanish plum leaves","Ginataang dahon (with young leaves)","Pinakbet with Spanish plum leaves","Adobong gulay (leafy greens)","Chopsuey with mixed leafy greens"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":81},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":66,"protein_g":4.5,"fat_g":1.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.37,"carbohydrates_g":9.3,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":4,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":6655,"calcium_mg":171,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.06,"phosphorus_mg":79,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.41,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":555,"total_ash_g":1.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.47,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.29,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.2,"vitamin_c_mg":68,"water_g":83.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"With about 66 kcal per 100 g, it\u2019s a light option for your daily meals. It provides carbohydrates for energy, and the small amount of fat (including some saturated fat) is usually not a problem when you keep portions balanced. It\u2019s also low in sodium (about 4 mg per 100 g), which helps when you\u2019re trying to keep your overall salt intake reasonable. The leaves\/young greens are a good way to add more plant-based food to your plate alongside rice and ulam.","healthier_tips":["Use it as ulam or a side with rice: aim for about 1\/2\u20131 cup cooked per meal (adjust based on your appetite and activity).","Cook it with less oil and avoid heavy salty sauces; flavor with garlic, onion, vinegar, or calamansi.","If you\u2019re eating 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, include leafy greens at least 2\u20133 times a day across meals and snacks (e.g., as part of viand or mixed into soups).","Pair with a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a fiber-rich side (like vegetables) to make the meal more filling."]},"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\/spanish-plum-young-lvs?agent=true"}}}