{"data":{"name":"Squash lvs","slug":"squash-lvs","scientific_name":"Cucurbita maxima","alternate_names":["Kalabasa dahon"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Squash leaves (like kalabasa leaves), a leafy vegetable eaten cooked (often saut\u00e9ed or boiled).","common_uses_philippines":["Pinakbet","Ginataang kalabasa at kalabasa leaves","Dinengdeng (with squash leaves)","Saut\u00e9ed squash leaves with garlic","Laing (taro leaves with coconut milk)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":47},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":38,"protein_g":3.4,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":0.31,"carbohydrates_g":4.8,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":6,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":810,"calcium_mg":157,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"phosphorus_mg":83,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":68,"total_ash_g":1.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.11,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.16,"vitamin_b3_mg":1,"vitamin_c_mg":18,"water_g":89.8},"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":"Squash leaves are a low-calorie vegetable that adds volume to your meals without heavy calories. They provide some carbohydrates for energy and small amounts of healthy plant nutrients. They also have a bit of fat, including saturated fat, but the overall amount is small per 100g. Sodium is low, which helps keep your daily salt intake more manageable\u2014useful for heart health when you\u2019re balancing meals and snacks.","healthier_tips":["Pair with a balanced plate: 1\/2 veggies (like squash leaves), 1\/4 protein (fish, chicken, tofu), and 1\/4 rice or other carbs.","For cooking, go easy on salty ingredients (fish sauce, bagoong, patis). Add flavor with garlic, onion, and herbs.","Use a reasonable portion per meal (about 1\u20132 cups cooked for most adults) so it supports your 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks without crowding out protein and fiber-rich staples.","If you\u2019re watching cholesterol or saturated fat, choose lighter cooking methods (saut\u00e9 with minimal oil or boil, then saut\u00e9 briefly)."]},"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\/squash-lvs?agent=true"}}}