{"data":{"name":"Sweet potato, purple","slug":"sweet-potato-purple","scientific_name":"Ipomoea batatas","alternate_names":["Kamote","murado\/kamuti"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Purple sweet potato (camote), a starchy root vegetable that\u2019s naturally sweet and colorful. For a 100g serving, it has about 125 kcal, 4.2g fiber, and around 5.9g sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Ube\/purple sweet potato halaya","Camote cue","Sweet potato (camote) boiled or steamed","Baked camote","Purple sweet potato in ginataan (lighter version)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":77},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":125,"protein_g":0.6,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.14,"carbohydrates_g":29.8,"fiber_g":4.2,"sugars_g":5.9,"sodium_mg":1,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":35,"calcium_mg":21,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":40,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.11,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":3,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.12,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":0.3,"vitamin_b3_mg":1,"vitamin_c_mg":41,"water_g":68.1},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"3\/4 cup, cubed","weight_g":85,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Purple sweet potato is a good choice for everyday meals because it provides dietary fiber (helps you feel full and supports healthy digestion) and carbohydrates for energy. It also has low fat and very low sodium, which makes it easier to fit into balanced Filipino meals. Since it\u2019s a starchy food, pairing it with protein and healthy fats (like fish, eggs, chicken, or nuts) helps keep meals more satisfying and balanced. It also has some sugar naturally\u2014so portion size matters, especially if you\u2019re having it alongside other rice or starchy foods.","healthier_tips":["Use it as your main carb for the meal: aim for about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked depending on your activity and how much rice you\u2019ll eat.","Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) and add non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong) for better balance.","Choose cooking methods like boiled, steamed, or baked. If making it into snacks, avoid making it too sweet (less sugar, less syrup).","For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day, you can include purple sweet potato as part of a meal or a snack, but don\u2019t stack it with other starchy sides in the same plate."]},"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?agent=true"}}}