{"data":{"name":"Chicken liver","slug":"chicken-liver","scientific_name":"Gallus gallus","alternate_names":["Manok atay"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Chicken liver is the edible organ meat from chickens. It\u2019s a nutrient-dense protein food, usually cooked as viand or mixed into sauces.","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken liver adobo","Ginataang atay ng manok","Liver spread (homemade or bottled)","Kwek-kwek with liver sauce","Atay con pollo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":124,"protein_g":18.1,"fat_g":3.9,"saturated_fat_g":1.26,"carbohydrates_g":4,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":97,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":14,"cholesterol_mg":279,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":3.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.01,"phosphorus_mg":152,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.05,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":9205,"total_ash_g":1.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":2.06,"vitamin_a_ug":9205,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.3,"vitamin_b2_mg":4.49,"vitamin_b3_mg":11.2,"vitamin_c_mg":35,"water_g":72.7},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":30,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Chicken liver provides protein to support body repair and daily energy needs. It also contains iron (helpful for making healthy red blood cells), vitamin A (good for vision and immunity), and choline (supports normal body functions). However, it\u2019s also higher in cholesterol (279 mg per 100 g) and contains saturated fat (1.26 g per 100 g). It\u2019s still a good option when eaten in the right portions and frequency\u2014especially if you balance it with leaner proteins and plenty of vegetables.","healthier_tips":["For a typical day (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), keep chicken liver as a viand once in a while, not every meal.","Use a smaller portion (about 30\u201350 g cooked) and pair it with half your plate vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, broccoli) and 1\/4 plate rice or other carbs.","Choose cooking methods like stewing, saut\u00e9ing with minimal oil, or grilling. Go easy on extra oil and salty sauces.","If you have high cholesterol or heart risk, consider having it less often and rotate with fish, chicken breast, tofu, or beans.","Watch sodium: since liver dishes can be salty, taste the sauce and adjust with herbs, calamansi, or vinegar."]},"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?agent=true"}}}