{"data":{"name":"Carabeef shank","slug":"carabeef-shank","scientific_name":"Bubalus bubalis","alternate_names":["Kalabaw kenchi"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Carabeef shank is a cut of carabao beef, usually cooked as a stew or braise until tender. It\u2019s mainly a protein food, with some natural fat and cholesterol, and very little carbohydrates.","common_uses_philippines":["Nilagang baka (carabeef)","Sinigang na baka","Bulalo (beef shank soup)","Kare-kare (beef shank version)","Beef Caldereta (carabeef)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":44},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":102,"protein_g":20.2,"fat_g":2.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.8,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":55,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":7,"cholesterol_mg":24,"iron_mg":3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.1,"phosphorus_mg":141,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":85,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":1.19,"vitamin_a_ug":85,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":76.4},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice, mbs","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Carabeef shank helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and keeping you full. It also has saturated fat and cholesterol, so it\u2019s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions. Sodium is also present, which matters if you\u2019re watching blood pressure\u2014balance it with lots of vegetables and avoid very salty sides.","healthier_tips":["For a balanced day (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), pair a serving of carabeef shank with 1\u20132 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, cabbage, kangkong, okra).","Choose cooking styles like sinigang, nilaga, or lightly braised instead of very oily versions.","Watch the portion: start with about 1 palm-sized serving of meat per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with veggies and a sensible amount of rice.","If it\u2019s a soup\/stew, skim off excess oil when possible and taste before adding extra salt.","Rotate with other protein sources (fish, chicken, tofu) to keep your meals varied."]},"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\/carabeef-shank?agent=true"}}}