{"data":{"name":"Bacon","slug":"bacon","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["-"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Bacon is a cured pork meat (usually fried or cooked until crispy). Per 100g, it\u2019s very high in fat and sodium, with a small amount of carbohydrates and almost no fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Bacon with garlic fried rice","Bacon-wrapped dishes","Bacon and egg breakfast","Bacon carbonara (Filipino-style)","Bacon toppings for sandwiches","Bacon sisig-style toppings"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":603,"protein_g":11.1,"fat_g":58.3,"saturated_fat_g":19.53,"carbohydrates_g":8.4,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":1.5,"sodium_mg":969,"potassium_mg":177},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5,"calcium_mg":55,"cholesterol_mg":97,"iron_mg":2.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":25.62,"phosphorus_mg":79,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":9.48,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":170,"total_ash_g":3.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":35.1,"vitamin_a_ug":170,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":18.4,"zinc_mg":1.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 strip","weight_g":10,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Bacon can add protein, but it also brings high saturated fat (19.5g per 100g) and high sodium (969mg per 100g). Too much saturated fat and sodium regularly can make it harder to keep heart health and blood pressure in a good range. It also has cholesterol (97mg per 100g). If you\u2019re eating it, it\u2019s best to treat it as an occasional add-on rather than a daily staple\u2014especially since bacon has 0g fiber, so it won\u2019t help your meals feel full the way fiber-rich foods do.","healthier_tips":["Use bacon as a \u201cflavor booster\u201d (small portions) instead of the main protein\u2014pair it with vegetables and fiber-rich carbs (e.g., brown rice, whole wheat bread, or sweet potato).","For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), keep bacon to one small serving in a meal, and balance the rest of the day with fruits\/vegetables and leaner proteins.","Choose cooking methods that reduce extra added fat (avoid deep frying). If you can, pick lower-sodium options when available.","Build a plate: 1\/2 plate veggies, 1\/4 lean protein, 1\/4 carbs, then add bacon in a smaller amount for taste."]},"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\/bacon?agent=true"}}}