{"data":{"name":"Bouillon cube, chicken","slug":"bouillon-cube-chicken","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Chicken cube"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Chicken bouillon cube (used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces).","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang","Tinola","Mami","Pancit Canton","Sotanghon soup","Lugaw"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":306,"protein_g":15.3,"fat_g":22.3,"saturated_fat_g":5.69,"carbohydrates_g":11,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":23606,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":10,"calcium_mg":58,"cholesterol_mg":62,"iron_mg":1.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":9.11,"phosphorus_mg":143,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":7.69,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":26,"total_ash_g":47.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":16.8,"vitamin_a_ug":25,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.84,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.7,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":4.1},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"It\u2019s convenient for adding strong chicken flavor, but it\u2019s also high in sodium (about 23,606 mg per 100 g) and contains fat (22.3 g total; 5.69 g saturated fat) plus cholesterol (62 mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, and higher saturated fat can be less ideal for heart health when eaten often. The good part: when used as a flavoring (not as a main ingredient), it helps you enjoy meals like soups and noodles without needing extra fat or sauces\u2014so the key is how much you use and how often.","healthier_tips":["Use less cube than the package suggests, then adjust with herbs, garlic, onion, pepper, and calamansi for more flavor.","Balance your day: keep your 3 full meals and 1\u20132 snacks, but make sure the rest of the meal is fiber-rich (vegetables, beans, or brown rice) to support fullness.","Pair with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, cabbage, sayote) and lean proteins when possible.","If you\u2019re watching salt, choose \u201clow-sodium\u201d versions if available, and taste before adding more.","For soups: add the cube early, then taste\u2014avoid \u201ctopping up\u201d sodium at the end."]},"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\/bouillon-cube-chicken?agent=true"}}}