{"data":{"name":"Beef heart","slug":"beef-heart","scientific_name":"Bos taurus","alternate_names":["Baka puso"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Beef heart is an organ meat (a type of red meat) that\u2019s commonly cooked as a protein viand. For every 100 g, it provides about 139 kcal and is rich in protein.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinuguan","Kare-kare (with beef heart)","Beef heart sinigang","Ginataang puso ng baka","Beef heart adobo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":139,"protein_g":18.8,"fat_g":6.2,"saturated_fat_g":2.18,"carbohydrates_g":1.9,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":81,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":18,"cholesterol_mg":195,"iron_mg":3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.79,"phosphorus_mg":181,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.86,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":40,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":2.65,"vitamin_a_ug":40,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.33,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.59,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":3.2,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":72.1},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4 cup","weight_g":25,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Beef heart can be a helpful protein option because it has very low carbs (about 1.9 g) and provides important nutrients for the body. It also contains 6.2 g total fat with 2.18 g saturated fat, and 195 mg cholesterol. It\u2019s also relatively low in sodium at 81 mg per 100 g, but the overall sodium can still rise depending on how it\u2019s cooked (e.g., with salty sauces). Since it has saturated fat and cholesterol, it fits best when you eat it in reasonable portions and not every day, while still enjoying it as part of a balanced diet.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions around 2\u20133 tablespoons to 1\/2 cup cooked per meal (adjust based on your usual rice and ulam portions).","Pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, carrots) to balance the meal.","Choose cooking methods that use less added fat: stew, ginisa with minimal oil, or simmering.","Watch the salty add-ons: go easy on toyo, patis, bagoong, and salty broth.","For a typical day (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), use beef heart as your protein for one meal, then rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or legumes on other days."]},"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-heart?agent=true"}}}