{"data":{"name":"Beef brain, boiled","slug":"beef-brain-boiled","scientific_name":"Bos taurus","alternate_names":["Baka utak","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Beef brain, boiled. It\u2019s a protein-rich organ meat, usually eaten as a viand or added to dishes after boiling.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinuguan with beef brain","Beef brain sisig","Boiled beef brain with soy-vinegar dip","Beef brain kare-kare","Beef brain ginisa"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":155,"protein_g":12.2,"fat_g":11.3,"saturated_fat_g":2.57,"carbohydrates_g":1.2,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":112,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":0,"cholesterol_mg":3327,"iron_mg":4.3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":2.02,"phosphorus_mg":231,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.75,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":105,"total_ash_g":1.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":3.77,"vitamin_a_ug":105,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b2_mg":0,"vitamin_b3_mg":3,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":73.9},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4 cup","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Beef brain provides protein to support body repair and daily energy needs. It also has cholesterol and saturated fat, and it can be sodium-moderate depending on how it\u2019s cooked\/seasoned. For many people, enjoying it in smaller, planned portions helps keep your overall diet balanced\u2014especially since organ meats can be calorie-dense for their size. Pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and keep it as an occasional choice rather than a daily staple.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: think about 1\/4 to 1\/2 cup per serving, especially if you eat it with rice.","Balance your plate: add 1\u20132 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, sayote, carrots) and a sensible amount of rice.","Choose cooking methods that avoid extra fat: boil, stew, or saut\u00e9 with minimal oil.","Watch salt: go easy on salty sauces and seasoning; taste first.","Since you\u2019ll have 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, place this viand in a meal where you can keep other protein portions lighter (e.g., not too much meat in the same day)."]},"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-brain-boiled?agent=true"}}}