{"data":{"name":"Chicken gizzard","slug":"chicken-gizzard","scientific_name":"Gallus gallus","alternate_names":["Manok balun-balunan"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Chicken gizzard is the muscular part of the chicken\u2019s stomach. It\u2019s a leaner protein option compared with many fattier cuts, and it\u2019s commonly cooked as a viand (often stewed or saut\u00e9ed).","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken gizzard adobo","Gizzard bistek","Gizzard ginisa","Kwek-kwek with gizzard (variant)","Gizzard sinigang"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":106,"protein_g":21.8,"fat_g":1,"saturated_fat_g":0.26,"carbohydrates_g":2.5,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":83,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":18,"cholesterol_mg":117,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":0.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.25,"phosphorus_mg":71,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.17,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":45,"total_ash_g":0.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.42,"vitamin_a_ug":45,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.25,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.8,"vitamin_c_mg":4,"water_g":73.8},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":6.25,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Chicken gizzard provides protein to help build and maintain body tissues. It also has very low carbs and sugar, which fits well with balanced meals. However, it has cholesterol (117 mg per 100 g) and some saturated fat (0.26 g), so it\u2019s best to keep portions reasonable. Sodium is also present (83 mg per 100 g), and many Filipino recipes add more salt\u2014so watching the seasoning helps keep blood pressure in check.","healthier_tips":["Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, sayote) and serve with a measured portion of rice or swap part of rice with vegetables.","Use less salty sauces and go easy on added salt; try flavoring with garlic, onions, herbs, and spices.","Keep serving size around 1 palm-sized portion (about 80\u2013120 g cooked) and enjoy it a few times a week.","Choose cooking methods like stewing, simmering, or grilling instead of deep-frying."]},"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-gizzard?agent=true"}}}