{"data":{"name":"Beef shank, boiled","slug":"beef-shank-boiled","scientific_name":"Bos taurus","alternate_names":["Baka kenchi","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Boiled beef shank is a leaner cut of beef cooked in water until tender. It\u2019s mainly a protein food (about 92 kcal per 100 g) with very little carbs and fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Bulalo","Nilagang baka","Beef pares (with less sauce)","Kare-kare (leaner portion)","Sopas with beef shank"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":89},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":92,"protein_g":19.5,"fat_g":1.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.54,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":34,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":31,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":1.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.67,"phosphorus_mg":205,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.05,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":15,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.72,"vitamin_a_ug":15,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b3_mg":3.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":77.9},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice, mbs","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Beef shank helps your body build and repair tissues because it provides protein. It also has some healthy-to-use fats, but it contains saturated fat (about 0.54 g per 100 g) and sodium (about 34 mg per 100 g), so it\u2019s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and keep your overall portion balanced. Since it has no carbs and no fiber, it works best when combined with rice, root crops, or whole grains plus non-starchy veggies for better fullness and meal balance.","healthier_tips":["Serve with 1\u20132 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, cabbage) to add fiber and volume.","For a typical day (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), use beef shank as your protein for one meal, then rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, or tofu.","Watch the portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of cooked meat, then fill the rest of the plate with veggies and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs.","If you\u2019re using the broth, taste it first\u2014if it\u2019s salty, dilute with water and add more vegetables."]},"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-shank-boiled?agent=true"}}}