{"data":{"name":"Clam, bilakong","slug":"clam-bilakong","scientific_name":"Pharella acutidens","alternate_names":["Bilakong"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Clam (bilakong) \u2014 a type of shellfish commonly eaten in Filipino meals. Per 100g, it\u2019s about 82 kcal and is a good source of protein.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na bilakong","Ginataang bilakong","Binagoongang bilakong","Garlic butter clams (bilakong)","Clam soup (sabaw ng bilakong)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":31},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":82,"protein_g":10.2,"fat_g":2,"saturated_fat_g":0.39,"carbohydrates_g":5.8,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":572,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":106,"cholesterol_mg":63,"iron_mg":6.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.25,"phosphorus_mg":104,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.4,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":188,"total_ash_g":2,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.65,"vitamin_a_ug":188,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":80},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Bilakong helps support muscle and satiety because it\u2019s rich in protein. It also provides some healthy nutrients from seafood, but it can be higher in sodium (about 572 mg per 100g) and has cholesterol (about 63 mg) and saturated fat (about 0.39 g). Since you\u2019ll likely eat it as part of your 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day, it\u2019s best to enjoy it in balanced portions and not every day if you\u2019re watching salt and cholesterol.","healthier_tips":["Choose cooking methods with less added salt (try ginger, garlic, calamansi, and herbs for flavor).","Watch the serving size: aim for a \u201cpalm-sized\u201d portion of seafood per meal, then balance with rice (or less rice), vegetables, and a healthy drink.","If it\u2019s in soup or sauce, taste first\u2014skip extra patis\/soy if the broth already tastes salty.","Pair with non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, or ampalaya) to improve fullness without adding much calories.","Enjoy variety: rotate with other protein sources (fish, chicken, tofu) 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\/clam-bilakong?agent=true"}}}