{"data":{"name":"Wild ginger","slug":"wild-ginger","scientific_name":"Zingiber zerumbet","alternate_names":["Tumbong aso\/Bitter ginger\/laya"],"category":{"name":"Herbs and Spices","slug":"herbs-and-spices"},"description":"Wild ginger is a flavorful plant used like a herb or ingredient in drinks and dishes. In a 100 g serving, it\u2019s low in calories (about 32 kcal) and provides small amounts of carbs, fiber, and natural sugars.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginger tea","tinola (with ginger)","sinigang (with ginger)","lugaw with ginger","chicken or fish soup with ginger"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":72},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":32,"protein_g":2.1,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.11,"carbohydrates_g":5,"fiber_g":0.8,"sugars_g":0.7,"sodium_mg":5,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2140,"calcium_mg":177,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":2.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"phosphorus_mg":27,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":178,"total_ash_g":1.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.16,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":11,"water_g":91.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Wild ginger can support a healthier eating pattern because it adds flavor without adding much calories. It also has dietary fiber (0.8 g), which helps keep your digestion comfortable and can make meals more satisfying. The small amount of sugar (0.7 g) is usually fine when you use it as an ingredient rather than as a main sweet food. It\u2019s also very low in sodium (5 mg) and has no cholesterol, which is helpful for everyday heart-friendly choices. On the fat side, it has a little fat (0.4 g), including some saturated fat (0.11 g), so it\u2019s best to pair it with lean or balanced meals rather than rely on it as a \u201cfat source.\u201d","healthier_tips":["Use wild ginger as a flavor booster for tea, soups, or stews\u2014aim for it as part of your meals and snacks, not as a replacement for rice\/ulam.","If you\u2019re making a drink, keep it unsweetened or lightly sweetened so you don\u2019t add extra sugar.","Pair it with protein and fiber for better balance (e.g., fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, plus vegetables).","For your daily pattern of 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks, you can include wild ginger in a snack drink or in a meal broth to add taste and fiber."]},"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\/wild-ginger?agent=true"}}}