{"data":{"name":"Sweet potato, orange","slug":"sweet-potato-orange","scientific_name":"Ipomoea batatas","alternate_names":["kamuti\/kamote"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Sweet potato (orange-fleshed), cooked or prepared as a starchy vegetable.","common_uses_philippines":["Camote cue","Baked\/boiled camote","Ginataang camote","Nilagang kamote","Sweet potato in lugaw"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":80},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":121,"protein_g":1.1,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.11,"carbohydrates_g":28.4,"fiber_g":2.9,"sugars_g":5,"sodium_mg":83,"potassium_mg":633},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":7002,"calcium_mg":13,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":45,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":584,"total_ash_g":0.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.5,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":69.6,"zinc_mg":0.2},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"3\/4 cup, cubed","weight_g":85,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Sweet potato is a good source of carbohydrates for energy and dietary fiber (about 2.9 g per 100 g), which can help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also has sugar (about 5 g) that comes naturally with the food, plus low fat (0.3 g) and low sodium (83 mg), making it a practical choice for everyday meals. Since it\u2019s a starchy food, it\u2019s best to pair it with protein and vegetables so your plate stays balanced and your energy lasts through the day.","healthier_tips":["For your 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day: use sweet potato as your starch\u2014about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal (adjust based on your hunger and activity).","Pair it with lean protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and add non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) for better balance.","Choose healthier cooking: boiled, steamed, or baked. If it\u2019s in a dessert, watch added sugar and keep it as an occasional treat.","If you\u2019re having it as a snack, combine with protein (e.g., sweet potato + boiled egg or tofu) to help you stay satisfied."]},"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\/sweet-potato-orange?agent=true"}}}