{"data":{"name":"Taro lvs","slug":"taro-lvs","scientific_name":"Colocasia esculenta","alternate_names":["Gabi dahon"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Taro leaves (locally called gabi leaves or talbos ng gabi). They\u2019re a leafy vegetable cooked like other greens.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang talbos ng gabi","Pinangat na isda with gabi leaves","Laing (taro leaves in coconut milk)","Sinigang with gabi leaves","Tinola with leafy greens"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":55},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":73,"protein_g":4.3,"fat_g":1.8,"saturated_fat_g":0.37,"carbohydrates_g":10,"fiber_g":4.8,"sugars_g":3.9,"sodium_mg":11,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":7515,"calcium_mg":257,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.15,"phosphorus_mg":71,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.75,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":626,"total_ash_g":2.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.9,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.29,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.7,"vitamin_c_mg":112,"water_g":81.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup (raw)","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null},{"label":"1\/2 cup (cooked)","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Taro leaves are a good source of dietary fiber (about 4.8g per 100g), which helps keep your digestion regular and supports feeling full\u2014useful when you\u2019re aiming for balanced meals (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks). They also provide carbohydrates (10g) with some sugar (3.9g), but the fiber helps slow down how fast energy is absorbed. For fats, they have a small amount (1.8g total fat, 0.37g saturated fat) and very low sodium (11mg), so they\u2019re generally a heart-friendly choice\u2014especially when you don\u2019t overdo salty ingredients like bagoong, patis, or extra seasoning.","healthier_tips":["Pair taro leaves with a balanced plate: 1\/2 vegetables (like taro leaves), 1\/4 protein (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs), and 1\/4 rice or other carbs.","Watch the cooking add-ons: go easy on salted sauces and coconut milk if you\u2019re also eating fatty foods in the same meal.","For snacks, you can include a small serving of greens with your main meal instead of making it a separate heavy snack.","If you\u2019re cooking at home, make sure the leaves are properly prepared and cooked well before eating."]},"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\/taro-lvs?agent=true"}}}