{"data":{"name":"Taro petioles, boiled","slug":"taro-petioles-boiled","scientific_name":"Colocasia esculenta","alternate_names":["Gabi tangkay","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Boiled taro petioles (the edible stems\/leaf stalks of taro), a starchy-lean vegetable commonly cooked as a side dish.","common_uses_philippines":["Pinakbet","Sinigang (with greens)","Ginisang gulay","Laing (taro leaves\/stems)","Dinengdeng"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":15,"protein_g":0.2,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":0.02,"carbohydrates_g":3.2,"fiber_g":1,"sugars_g":0.8,"sodium_mg":3,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":125,"calcium_mg":33,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":0.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.01,"phosphorus_mg":11,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.04,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":10,"total_ash_g":0.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.05,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.1,"vitamin_c_mg":2,"water_g":96.2},"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 petioles are low in calories (about 15 kcal per 100 g) and provide dietary fiber (1 g) that helps support regular digestion and keeps you fuller for longer. They also have small amounts of carbohydrates (3.2 g) and natural sugars (0.8 g), which are usually fine when paired with balanced meals. Sodium is very low (3 mg), and fat is minimal (0.1 g), so it\u2019s a good option for everyday eating. Since it\u2019s still a vegetable with some carbs, it fits best when portioned alongside rice or other starches.","healthier_tips":["Serve as a side with your 3 full meals (and use it for snacks only if you\u2019re keeping portions small).","Pair with protein (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) and a healthy fat (small amount of olive oil, nuts, or sesame) to make the meal more filling.","If you\u2019re also eating rice, keep the rice portion steady and let the taro petioles add volume and fiber.","Choose simple cooking: boil and lightly season; go easy on salty sauces and extra seasoning."]},"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-petioles-boiled?agent=true"}}}