{"data":{"name":"Cardinal fish","slug":"cardinal-fish","scientific_name":"Fibramia amboinensis","alternate_names":["Dangat"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Cardinal fish is a small freshwater fish commonly eaten as a source of lean protein. In a 100 g serving, it has about 73 kcal and around 0.4 g fat, with almost no carbohydrates\u2014so it\u2019s mainly \u201cprotein-focused.\u201d","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na isda","Grilled fish with calamansi","Paksiw na isda","Tinapa-style fish (lighter portions)","Fish sinigang sa sampalok"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":45},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":73,"protein_g":17.4,"fat_g":0.4,"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":66,"iron_mg":0.5,"phosphorus_mg":150,"total_ash_g":1.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.5,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":81},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Because it\u2019s low in fat and high in protein, cardinal fish can help you feel full and support muscle maintenance\u2014useful when you\u2019re aiming for balanced meals (3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day). It\u2019s also a good choice when you want a lighter protein option. If it\u2019s prepared with lots of oil, salty sauces, or deep-frying, the meal can become higher in calories and sodium, so the cooking method matters.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with 1\u20132 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and a sensible serving of rice or other carbs.","Choose grilled, steamed, or sinigang-style preparation over deep-frying.","For portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then add vegetables and carbs to complete the plate.","If using bagoong, patis, or soy sauce, use small amounts to keep sodium in check."]},"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\/cardinal-fish?agent=true"}}}