{"data":{"name":"Sweet potato, white","slug":"sweet-potato-white","scientific_name":"Ipomoea batatas","alternate_names":["Kamote","puti\/kamuti"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Sweet potato (white), cooked. It\u2019s a starchy root vegetable that\u2019s naturally sweet and filling.","common_uses_philippines":["Camote cue","Baked sweet potato","Boiled camote","Ginataang camote","Sweet potato in lugaw"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":89},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":105,"protein_g":0.7,"fat_g":0.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.18,"carbohydrates_g":24.3,"fiber_g":3.5,"sugars_g":4.9,"sodium_mg":3,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":25,"calcium_mg":152,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":50,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.14,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":2,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.15,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":0.2,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.7,"vitamin_c_mg":48,"water_g":73.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Sweet potato provides carbohydrates for energy, plus dietary fiber (3.5 g per 100 g) that can help keep you full and support healthy digestion. It also has some sugar (4.9 g) and low sodium (3 mg), which makes it a good option for everyday meals. The fat is very low (0.5 g), so it\u2019s generally light\u2014just watch how it\u2019s prepared (e.g., with lots of sugar, condensed milk, or deep-frying) to keep calories and added sugar in check.","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals and 1\u20132 snacks: aim for a balanced plate\u2014sweet potato as the carb, and add protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans) plus non-starchy vegetables.","Portion guide: start with about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked sweet potato (depending on your appetite and activity), then add more veggies and protein if you\u2019re still hungry.","Choose healthier cooking: boiled, steamed, baked, or air-fried instead of deep-fried.","If making it sweet (e.g., for snacks), go easy on added sugar and sweet toppings."]},"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-white?agent=true"}}}