{"data":{"name":"Tea lvs, dried","slug":"tea-lvs-dried","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Tsaa dahon","tuyo"],"category":{"name":"Herbs and Spices","slug":"herbs-and-spices"},"description":"Dried tea leaves (tea leaves used for brewing tea).","common_uses_philippines":["Tea (hot or iced)","iced tea with sugar","salabat (ginger tea)","brewed tea for merienda","tea-based drinks"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":357,"protein_g":21.7,"fat_g":1,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":65.3,"fiber_g":8.3,"sugars_g":5.4,"sodium_mg":70,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":656,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":18.4,"phosphorus_mg":258,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":4.6,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b3_mg":6.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":7.4},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Dried tea leaves are mainly used for flavor and drink preparation. Per 100 g, they provide carbohydrates (65.3 g) and dietary fiber (8.3 g), with low fat (1 g) and very low sodium (70 mg). The fiber can support better digestion when tea is part of a balanced diet. The sugar content listed is 5.4 g per 100 g, but in real life you usually use only a small amount of dried leaves per cup, so the actual sugar you get from tea is typically much lower. Since tea is often consumed as a drink, the bigger health impact usually comes from what you add (e.g., sugar, condensed milk) and how often you drink it.","healthier_tips":["For daily meals\/snacks, treat tea as a drink option\u2014pair it with a balanced snack (e.g., fruit + nuts, or yogurt) instead of sweetened tea.","Use less added sugar. If you like it sweet, gradually reduce the amount.","Watch portion: a cup of brewed tea uses only a small amount of dried leaves, so focus on your overall daily intake of sugar and calories from additions.","If you have sensitivity to caffeine, choose lighter brews or limit late-day intake."]},"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\/tea-lvs-dried?agent=true"}}}