{"data":{"name":"Cheese, native","slug":"cheese-native","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Kesong puti"],"category":{"name":"Dairy Products","slug":"dairy-products"},"description":"Native cheese (cheese, native). It\u2019s a dairy-based food that\u2019s usually eaten as a topping or ingredient for sandwiches, pasta, and snacks.","common_uses_philippines":["Cheese sandwich","Ensaymada","Macaroni salad","Baked macaroni with cheese","Pizza (Filipino-style)","Queso de bola toppings"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":299,"protein_g":13.2,"fat_g":25,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":5.3,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":865,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"calcium_mg":323,"iron_mg":1.2,"phosphorus_mg":166,"total_ash_g":4.5,"vitamin_a_ug":105,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.22,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":9.2,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":52},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice","weight_g":40,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Native cheese is a good source of protein, which helps keep you full and supports muscle repair. But it\u2019s also high in total fat (25g per 100g) and sodium (865mg per 100g), so eating too much can make it harder to manage daily fat and salt intake. Carbs are low (5.3g) and fiber is zero, so it works best when paired with fiber-rich foods like vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.","healthier_tips":["Use a smaller portion: try 1\u20132 tablespoons or a thin slice instead of a thick serving.","Balance your plate: pair with vegetables (salad, saut\u00e9ed greens, or veggies in your meal) and whole grains (brown rice, oats, whole wheat bread).","Watch salt: if your cheese is salty, go lighter on salty sauces (processed meats, instant noodles, salty dips).","For daily eating (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks): keep cheese as a snack add-on or part of a meal, not the main bulk of your food."]},"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\/cheese-native?agent=true"}}}