{"data":{"name":"Chicken heart","slug":"chicken-heart","scientific_name":"Gallus gallus","alternate_names":["Manok puso"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Chicken heart is an organ meat (protein-rich) made from the heart of the chicken. It\u2019s usually cooked like other chicken parts\u2014saut\u00e9ed, stewed, or grilled\u2014until tender.","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken heart adobo","Isaw (grilled chicken intestines","often paired with heart)","Dinuguan (with pork","sometimes mixed offal)","Kwek-kwek with egg (not heart but common street pairing)","Chicken heart sinigang","Gizzard and heart saut\u00e9"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":197,"protein_g":11.6,"fat_g":15.9,"saturated_fat_g":4.53,"carbohydrates_g":1.9,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":144,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":65,"cholesterol_mg":232,"iron_mg":3.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":4.04,"phosphorus_mg":130,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":4.62,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":115,"total_ash_g":0.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":8.66,"vitamin_a_ug":115,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.26,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":69.8},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Chicken heart can help meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also provides iron and other nutrients that support blood health and energy. However, it\u2019s also higher in cholesterol (232 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (4.53 g), plus some sodium (144 mg). So it fits best when you balance it with lighter, fiber-rich foods (like vegetables) and keep portions reasonable, especially if you eat it often.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: aim for about 1\/2 cup cooked (or roughly 50\u201375 g) as part of a meal, not the whole plate.","Pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, ampalaya, carrots) to add fiber and volume.","Choose cooking methods like stewing, grilling, or saut\u00e9ing with minimal oil; avoid heavy, salty sauces.","For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), place organ meat in one main meal, and let the other meals be leaner proteins (fish, chicken breast, tofu, eggs in reasonable portions).","If you\u2019re watching cholesterol or heart health, consider eating chicken heart less frequently and rotate with other protein sources."]},"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-heart?agent=true"}}}