{"data":{"name":"Spiny pigweed\/Thorny amaranth lvs, boiled","slug":"spiny-pigweedthorny-amaranth-lvs-boiled","scientific_name":"Amaranthus spinosus","alternate_names":["Uray dahon","nilaga\/kalkalunay"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Boiled spiny pigweed (thorny amaranth) leaves\u2014green leafy vegetable, usually cooked by boiling and served as a side dish.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinengdeng (with leafy greens)","Pinakbet (with ampalaya and mixed vegetables)","Ginisang dahon ng amaranth","Laing-style leafy greens","Sinigang with leafy greens"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":37,"protein_g":1.6,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.08,"carbohydrates_g":6.9,"fiber_g":3.2,"sugars_g":1.3,"sodium_mg":7,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2165,"calcium_mg":422,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":4.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.07,"phosphorus_mg":37,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.13,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":180,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":10,"water_g":90.2},"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":"This leafy vegetable is low in calories (about 37 kcal per 100 g) and provides dietary fiber (3.2 g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also has carbohydrates (6.9 g) with some sugar (1.3 g), which is generally fine when eaten as part of balanced meals. The sodium is very low (7 mg), so it\u2019s a good choice if you\u2019re watching salt. It contains a small amount of fat (0.3 g) with some saturated fat (0.08 g), but the overall amount is minimal in a typical serving.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with a complete meal: add a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a sensible portion of rice or root crops.","For better balance in your day (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), use this as a vegetable side at lunch or dinner, not as the main carb.","Keep the cooking simple: boil or saut\u00e9 with minimal oil, and avoid adding lots of salty sauces.","If you\u2019re watching blood sugar, combine it with protein and fiber-rich foods (like beans or fish) to help keep meals more satisfying."]},"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\/spiny-pigweedthorny-amaranth-lvs-boiled?agent=true"}}}