{"data":{"name":"Beef lung","slug":"beef-lung","scientific_name":"Bos taurus","alternate_names":["Baka baga"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Beef lung is an organ meat (from the lungs) that\u2019s mainly used as a protein viand. For 100g, it provides about 98 kcal and is rich in protein.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinuguan","Beef lung ginisa","Beef lung with soy sauce and garlic","Nilaga (with organ meat)","Kare-kare (with mixed meats)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":87},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":98,"protein_g":17.2,"fat_g":1.8,"saturated_fat_g":0.62,"carbohydrates_g":3.2,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":190,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":40,"cholesterol_mg":174,"iron_mg":3.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.46,"phosphorus_mg":144,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.24,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":95,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.7,"vitamin_a_ug":95,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.18,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":3,"vitamin_b3_mg":3,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":76.8},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4 cup","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Beef lung helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also has cholesterol (about 174 mg per 100g) and saturated fat (about 0.62 g), plus sodium (about 190 mg), so it\u2019s best to balance it with other food groups (vegetables, carbs in proper portions, and healthy fats). Since it\u2019s an organ meat, keeping portions reasonable helps you enjoy it without overdoing saturated fat and cholesterol.","healthier_tips":["Keep the portion to about 1\/4 to 1\/3 of your plate for protein, especially if you\u2019re having rice or noodles.","Pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, sayote, carrots) to add fiber and help balance the meal.","Go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis, broth) and choose lighter seasoning when possible to manage sodium.","For snacks, focus on fruits, yogurt, or nuts instead of adding more meat\/processed foods.","Enjoy it occasionally as part of variety\u2014rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans."]},"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-lung?agent=true"}}}