{"data":{"name":"Beef spleen, boiled","slug":"beef-spleen-boiled","scientific_name":"Bos taurus","alternate_names":["Baka lapay","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Boiled beef spleen (a type of organ meat), usually served as a protein viand.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinuguan (with beef offal)","Beef spleen guisado","Adobong atay at spleen","Pinakbet with mixed offal","Nilaga with beef offal"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":85,"protein_g":16.4,"fat_g":2.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":38,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":16,"iron_mg":0.4,"phosphorus_mg":152,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":65,"total_ash_g":1.2,"vitamin_a_ug":65,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b3_mg":3.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":80.2},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Beef spleen is a protein-rich food that helps support muscle repair and keeps you full after meals. In a 100g serving, it has about 85 kcal and low carbohydrates and fiber, so it fits well as part of your 3 meals and 1\u20132 snacks\u2014especially when paired with vegetables and rice or root crops. It also has some fat (about 2.2g) and sodium (about 38mg), so it\u2019s best to watch the overall salt level of the whole meal (e.g., dipping sauce, broth, or seasoning).","healthier_tips":["Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, cabbage) and add a sensible portion of rice or kamote if you need energy.","Keep the serving size around 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked (or about 50\u2013100g) per meal, then balance with veggies and carbs.","If it\u2019s flavored with broth or sauce, choose less salty seasoning and limit salty condiments.","For snacks, avoid making organ meat the main snack\u2014use it more as a viand for lunch or dinner."]},"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-spleen-boiled?agent=true"}}}