{"data":{"name":"Chicken liver spread","slug":"chicken-liver-spread","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["N\/A"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Chicken liver spread is a creamy spread made from cooked chicken liver, usually mixed with fat and seasonings. It\u2019s commonly used as a spread for bread, crackers, or as a filling for sandwiches.","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken liver spread sandwich","liver spread with pandesal","liver spread with crackers","liver spread pasta topping","liver spread on toast"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":211,"protein_g":8.4,"fat_g":15.4,"saturated_fat_g":4.7,"carbohydrates_g":9.8,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":407,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":15,"calcium_mg":96,"cholesterol_mg":460,"iron_mg":2.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":6.21,"phosphorus_mg":120,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":2.89,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":21,"total_ash_g":2.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":9.1,"vitamin_a_ug":20,"vitamin_b1_mg":1.12,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.3,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":63.8},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4 cup","weight_g":65,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"It\u2019s a protein-rich food, which helps keep you full and supports body repair. Chicken liver also provides important micronutrients (like iron and vitamin A), but this type of food can be high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium\u2014for 100 g, it has about 15.4 g total fat (with 4.7 g saturated fat), 460 mg cholesterol, and 407 mg sodium. That\u2019s why it fits best in small portions, especially if you eat it often. In a day with 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, it\u2019s best to treat liver spread as an occasional add-on rather than a main staple.","healthier_tips":["Use a small serving (for example, 1\u20132 tablespoons) instead of a thick layer.","Pair it with whole grain bread or crackers and add vegetables (lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes) for more fiber and volume.","Balance the rest of the day: if you have liver spread, choose leaner proteins and limit salty processed foods in the same meal.","Watch sodium by choosing lower-salt versions if available, and avoid eating it with other very salty viands.","If you\u2019re having it as a snack, keep it to a single small portion and add fruit or veggies on the side."]},"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-liver-spread?agent=true"}}}