{"data":{"name":"Beef blood","slug":"beef-blood","scientific_name":"Bos taurus","alternate_names":["Baka dugo"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Beef blood is a type of animal blood used as a protein ingredient in some Filipino dishes. It\u2019s usually cooked and mixed with spices or thickened into a savory meal.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinuguan (pork blood stew)","Beef blood soup","Blood sausage (dinuguan-style or longganisa-style)","Pinakbet with blood-based topping","Blood-based kakanin or thickened savory dishes"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":90,"protein_g":20.6,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0.5,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":111,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":10,"iron_mg":1.3,"phosphorus_mg":29,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":45,"total_ash_g":1.1,"vitamin_a_ug":45,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":2.4,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":77.2},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4 cup","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Beef blood provides protein, which helps your body build and repair tissues and supports steady energy between meals. In a 100g serving, it has about 90 kcal and small amounts of fat and carbohydrates, plus 111 mg sodium. Since sodium can add up depending on how the dish is seasoned (especially if it\u2019s salty or mixed with salty ingredients), it\u2019s good to watch portion size and frequency\u2014especially if you also have salty snacks or viands in the same day.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, or mixed veggies) to balance the meal.","Keep the serving portion reasonable: aim for about 1\/2 cup cooked portion for a viand, then fill the rest of your plate with rice (if needed) and veggies.","Go easy on extra salty seasonings (soy sauce, patis, bagoong) and choose lighter seasoning when possible.","If you\u2019re eating it as a snack, keep it small and make sure your next full meal still includes fiber-rich foods.","For best overall balance, rotate with other protein sources (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) across the week."]},"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\/beef-blood?agent=true"}}}