{"data":{"name":"Sweet potato, purple, boiled","slug":"sweet-potato-purple-boiled","scientific_name":"Ipomoea batatas","alternate_names":["Kamote","murado","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Purple sweet potato (boiled). It\u2019s a starchy root vegetable that works as a carbohydrate source in meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Ube halaya","Camote cue","Boiled camote (sweet potato)","Ginataang camote","Sweet potato in soups"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":90},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":122,"protein_g":0.6,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":0.04,"carbohydrates_g":29.5,"fiber_g":4,"sugars_g":9.1,"sodium_mg":43,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":20,"calcium_mg":22,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0,"phosphorus_mg":39,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":2,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.1,"vitamin_c_mg":29,"water_g":68.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"3\/4 cup, cubed","weight_g":85,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Purple sweet potato provides carbohydrates for energy and dietary fiber (about 4 g per 100 g) to help you feel full and support healthy digestion. It also has sugar (about 9.1 g) naturally found in the food\u2014so pairing it with protein and vegetables helps balance your meal. For fats, it\u2019s very low (total fat ~0.2 g) and low in saturated fat, and it has low sodium (~43 mg), which is helpful for everyday eating. Since it\u2019s a carb, the portion matters most if you\u2019re watching blood sugar or total calories.","healthier_tips":["Use it as your carb portion: aim for about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal (depending on your appetite and activity), then add lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and non-starchy veggies.","Keep it boiled or steamed; if you mash, avoid adding lots of sugar or cream.","For snacks, pair a small serving with protein (e.g., boiled sweet potato + boiled egg or yogurt) to stay satisfied.","Balance your day: with 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, don\u2019t stack multiple starchy carbs in the same meal (e.g., sweet potato + rice + bread)."]},"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-purple-boiled?agent=true"}}}