{"data":{"name":"String\/Yard long bean pod, red","slug":"stringyard-long-bean-pod-red","scientific_name":"Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis","alternate_names":["Sitaw bunga","pula\/utong"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"String\/Yard long bean pod (red), a type of vegetable pod that\u2019s usually cooked as a side dish.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang sitaw (string beans)","Sinigang na sitaw","Pinakbet with sitaw","Bistek with side of sitaw","Vegetable stir-fry with sitaw"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":92},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":44,"protein_g":2.8,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.05,"carbohydrates_g":7.8,"fiber_g":4.3,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":6,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":360,"calcium_mg":66,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"phosphorus_mg":47,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":30,"total_ash_g":0.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.1,"vitamin_c_mg":18,"water_g":88.6},"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 vegetable is a good source of dietary fiber (about 4.3 g per 100 g), which helps keep your digestion regular and supports feeling full. It also has low calories (about 44 kcal per 100 g) and very low fat and cholesterol, making it a great everyday choice for building balanced meals. Sodium is also low (about 6 mg per 100 g), which is helpful for overall heart health\u2014especially when you\u2019re trying to keep sauces and seasoning from becoming too salty.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with a protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and a carb (rice, sweet potato, or bread) for balanced 3 meals.","For snacks, you can add a small serving of this veggie to meals, but keep snacks more mindful (e.g., fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions).","Cook it with less oil and flavor with garlic, onion, tomatoes, herbs, or a small amount of bagoong\/soy instead of heavy, salty sauces.","If you\u2019re adding it to ulam, aim for about 1\u20132 cups cooked per meal as your veggie portion (adjust based on your appetite and rice serving)."]},"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\/stringyard-long-bean-pod-red?agent=true"}}}