{"data":{"name":"Tamarind lvs","slug":"tamarind-lvs","scientific_name":"Tamarindus indica","alternate_names":["Sampalok dahon"],"category":{"name":"Fruits","slug":"fruits"},"description":"Tamarind leaves (tamarind lvs) \u2014 a leafy, vegetable-like part of the tamarind plant, usually cooked as a side dish or mixed into meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na baboy","Sinigang na hipon","Ginataang gulay","Ginisang kangkong","Tinola"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":81},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":80,"protein_g":3.9,"fat_g":1,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":13.9,"fiber_g":7,"sugars_g":1.3,"sodium_mg":5,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2565,"calcium_mg":73,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2,"phosphorus_mg":57,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":214,"total_ash_g":1.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.2,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.18,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.4,"vitamin_c_mg":11,"water_g":80},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Tamarind leaves are a good source of dietary fiber (about 7g per 100g), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. They also provide carbohydrates with relatively low sugar (about 1.3g) and very low sodium (about 5mg), so they can fit well in everyday meals. With only about 1g total fat and 0mg cholesterol per 100g, they\u2019re generally light and easy to pair with rice, fish, or other protein.","healthier_tips":["For your 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day, use tamarind leaves as a vegetable side:","Start with about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal (adjust based on your appetite and rice portion).","Pair with lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) to balance the meal.","If you\u2019re cooking with bagoong, patis, or extra salt, go easy\u2014choose lighter seasoning so the dish stays heart-friendly.","Try adding to soups or ginisang dishes with lots of garlic\/onion and minimal oil."]},"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\/tamarind-lvs?agent=true"}}}