{"data":{"name":"Chicken thigh & leg","slug":"chicken-thigh-leg","scientific_name":"Gallus gallus","alternate_names":["Manok hita at binti"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Chicken thigh & leg (skin-on or from the darker parts), a protein-rich meat commonly used in Filipino viands like adobo, inasal, and fried chicken.","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken adobo","Chicken inasal","Fried chicken","Chicken curry","Lechon manok","Chicken tinola"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":74},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":187,"protein_g":17.6,"fat_g":13,"saturated_fat_g":3.55,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":79,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":20,"cholesterol_mg":76,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":5.41,"phosphorus_mg":160,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":2.72,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":30,"total_ash_g":0.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":8.13,"vitamin_a_ug":30,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.19,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.8,"vitamin_c_mg":4,"water_g":69.4},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":70,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and staying full after meals. In this 100 g serving, it has 187 kcal and 13 g total fat, including 3.55 g saturated fat, plus 76 mg cholesterol. It\u2019s also relatively low in carbs and fiber (0 g), so it works best when paired with rice or starchy sides in proper portions and vegetables\/fruit. Sodium is 79 mg per 100 g, so if the dish is salty (like adobo or marinated chicken), watch the overall sodium across the day.","healthier_tips":["Choose skinless when possible, or keep skin portions smaller to reduce saturated fat.","Use a balanced plate: 1\/2 veggies, 1\/4 rice or starchy food, 1\/4 chicken (or adjust based on your appetite and activity).","For 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks: include chicken at one main meal, then add vegetable-based sides (e.g., ensaladang gulay) and a fruit snack if needed.","Go easy on salty sauces and frying: try grilling, baking, or air-frying, and flavor with garlic, herbs, vinegar, and spices instead of extra salt.","Keep it enjoyable with moderation: you can have chicken regularly, but vary your protein sources (fish, eggs, tofu, beans) across the week."]},"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-thigh-leg?agent=true"}}}