{"data":{"name":"Chicken head","slug":"chicken-head","scientific_name":"Gallus gallus","alternate_names":["Manok ulo","helmet"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Chicken head is the edible part of the chicken (usually boiled or stewed). It\u2019s mainly a protein-rich food with very little carbs and almost no fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken head soup (tinola-style)","boiled chicken head with ginger","chicken head adobo-style","sinigang na chicken head","ginataang chicken head"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":61},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":129,"protein_g":13.1,"fat_g":8.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0.8,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":37,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":308,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":1.8,"phosphorus_mg":130,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":25,"total_ash_g":1.1,"vitamin_a_ug":25,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.16,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":76.8},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":25,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"With about 129 kcal per 100 g and 8.2 g fat, chicken head can help you meet your protein needs, especially if you\u2019re having it as part of a meal with rice and vegetables. It has 0.8 g carbs and 0 g sugar, so it won\u2019t add much sweetness to your plate. It also has 37 mg sodium per 100 g\u2014still, the overall sodium can go up depending on how it\u2019s cooked (like if you use salty broth, patis, or seasoning).","healthier_tips":["Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, squash, or sayote) to balance the meal.","Keep rice and other starchy sides to a reasonable portion, since the chicken head itself has almost no carbs.","Go easy on salty seasonings (broth, patis, soy sauce) and taste first before adding more.","If you\u2019re eating it for snacks, keep the portion small and still include water or unsweetened drinks.","Try boiling or stewing with herbs\/ginger for flavor instead of heavy, salty sauces."]},"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-head?agent=true"}}}