{"data":{"name":"Velvet bean seed, dried","slug":"velvet-bean-seed-dried","scientific_name":"Mucuna pruriens","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds","slug":"legumes-nuts-and-seeds"},"description":"Velvet bean seed (dried) \u2014 a legume seed that\u2019s usually cooked (soaked and boiled) before eating. It\u2019s commonly used like other beans for meals and side dishes.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang monggo","Adobong sitaw with beans","Sinigang with beans","Baked beans-style Filipino beans","Mixed vegetable with beans"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":378,"protein_g":28.2,"fat_g":4.7,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":55.8,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"calcium_mg":494,"iron_mg":4.7,"phosphorus_mg":403,"total_ash_g":3.6,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.37,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":7.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Velvet bean seeds are a good source of plant protein and carbohydrates, which help keep you full and support steady energy for your day. They also have some fat (mostly from plants), which helps with taste and satiety. Since it\u2019s a dried seed, it\u2019s more calorie-dense per 100g, so the portion matters\u2014especially if you\u2019re eating 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day.","healthier_tips":["Cook it well: soak then boil until soft to improve digestibility.","Use a serving size of about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal (adjust based on your overall rice\/bread intake).","Pair with vegetables (e.g., leafy greens or mixed veggies) to balance the plate.","If you\u2019re also eating rice or noodles, reduce the rice portion and let the beans be the main \u201ccarb + protein\u201d component.","For snacks, avoid turning it into a \u201cdry snack\u201d portion\u2014keep it as part of meals for better balance."]},"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\/velvet-bean-seed-dried?agent=true"}}}