{"data":{"name":"Yam bean, pod","slug":"yam-bean-pod","scientific_name":"Pachyrhizus erosus","alternate_names":["Singkamas bunga"],"category":{"name":"Vegetables","slug":"vegetables"},"description":"Yam bean, pod (also called singkamas pod\/beans depending on local name) is a vegetable part of the yam bean plant. It\u2019s usually eaten as a cooked vegetable\u2014often saut\u00e9ed, boiled, or added to viands.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginataang yam bean","Yam bean with shrimp","Pinakbet with yam bean","Saut\u00e9ed yam bean pod","Mixed vegetable stew"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":90},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":52,"protein_g":2.6,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":9.6,"fiber_g":3.2,"sugars_g":5.7,"sodium_mg":12,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":345,"calcium_mg":125,"cholesterol_mg":0,"iron_mg":1.3,"phosphorus_mg":40,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":29,"total_ash_g":0.7,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.11,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":86.8},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Yam bean, pod is a good source of dietary fiber (about 3.2g per 100g), which helps you feel full and supports regular digestion. It also provides carbohydrates (about 9.6g) and sugar (about 5.7g), so it fits well as a vegetable side when you balance it with your rice and protein. With very low fat (about 0.3g) and low sodium (about 12mg), it\u2019s a practical choice for everyday meals.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu, or eggs) and keep rice to a reasonable serving for your 3 full meals.","For snacks, use it as part of a meal plate (not as a snack replacement) since it\u2019s still a starchy vegetable\u2014balance with protein and other non-starchy veggies.","When cooking, go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis) and choose herbs, garlic, and vinegar for flavor.","Try adding it to mixed vegetable dishes to increase fiber and variety."]},"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\/yam-bean-pod?agent=true"}}}