{"data":{"name":"Butterfly fish, threadfin","slug":"butterfly-fish-threadfin","scientific_name":"Chaetodon auriga","alternate_names":["Paru-paro"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Butterfly fish (threadfin) is a type of lean fish. In a 100g serving, it\u2019s about 85 kcal and provides protein with very low fat (around 0.6g) and no carbohydrates.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na threadfin","Grilled butterfly fish","Tinapa-style butterfly fish","Fish sinigang sa sampalok","Buttered\/garlic steamed fish"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":49},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":85,"protein_g":19.8,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":57,"iron_mg":1.1,"phosphorus_mg":153,"total_ash_g":1.1,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":78.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This fish is a good choice for building and maintaining muscles because it\u2019s mainly protein, and it\u2019s light in calories and fat. Since it has low fat, it can fit well into a balanced Filipino meal\u2014especially if you\u2019re pairing it with rice and vegetables. Practical note: because it\u2019s lean, the taste and fullness often come more from how it\u2019s cooked (e.g., less oil, more herbs\/garlic, or broth) and from the sides you choose.","healthier_tips":["For meals: pair 1 palm-size serving of fish with 1\u20132 cups cooked vegetables and a reasonable portion of rice (or swap part of rice with vegetables if you\u2019re watching carbs).","Choose cooking methods like boiled, steamed, grilled, or sinigang-style with less oil.","If you\u2019re having it as a snack, keep it small (about 1\/2 palm-size) and add veggies or a broth to feel satisfied.","Watch added fats: limit deep-fried versions and heavy creamy sauces."]},"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\/butterfly-fish-threadfin?agent=true"}}}