{"data":{"name":"Chicken blood","slug":"chicken-blood","scientific_name":"Gallus gallus","alternate_names":["Manok dugo","betamax"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Chicken blood is the liquid part of the chicken that\u2019s usually cooked (often as a viand or filling) and eaten as a source of protein and iron.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinuguan (pork or chicken blood stew)","Kwek-kwek with sauce (sometimes includes blood-based sauce)","Blood sausage (longganisa\/\u201cdugo\u201d style)","Chicken blood soup\/stew","Tokwa\u2019t dugo (tofu with blood-based sauce)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":59,"protein_g":13.9,"fat_g":0.1,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0.5,"fiber_g":null,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":null,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":122,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":16.9,"phosphorus_mg":85,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":80,"total_ash_g":1.2,"vitamin_a_ug":80,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":84.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4 cup","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Chicken blood can help support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also provides iron, which is important for carrying oxygen in the body. Since it\u2019s not a starchy food, it won\u2019t spike carbs much, but it can be high in cholesterol for some people\u2014so it\u2019s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions and not make it your everyday main protein. Pairing it with vegetables and balancing it with rice or other carbs helps you get a more complete meal.","healthier_tips":["Keep it as part of your protein serving (about 1 palm-sized portion) and balance the plate with vegetables.","Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya) to add fiber and help make meals more filling.","If you eat it for lunch or dinner, consider choosing other protein sources (fish, chicken breast, tofu, eggs) on other days to vary nutrients.","For snacks, avoid turning blood-based dishes into frequent \u201csnack\u201d items\u2014save it for full meals where you can balance the rest of what you eat."]},"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\/chicken-blood?agent=true"}}}