{"data":{"name":"Clam, lukan","slug":"clam-lukan","scientific_name":"Cyrena ventricosa","alternate_names":["Lukan"],"category":{"name":"Foraged Foods","slug":"foraged-foods"},"description":"Clam, lukan (often refers to lukan\/lu-kan soup or stew made with clams). It\u2019s a seafood-based dish where clams provide the main protein, usually cooked with broth and other ingredients.","common_uses_philippines":["Lukan (clam soup\/stew)","Sinigang na hipon o isda","Tinolang tahong o hipon","Garlic butter clams (alimasag-style clams)","Adobong pusit or adobong hipon"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":30},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":43,"protein_g":5.1,"fat_g":0.7,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":4,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":294,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":63,"iron_mg":2.9,"phosphorus_mg":55,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":140,"total_ash_g":0.5,"vitamin_a_ug":140,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b3_mg":1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":89.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Clams in lukan help support your daily protein needs (about 43 kcal per 100 g and 0.7 g fat), which is useful for building and repairing body tissues. They also add some carbohydrates (about 4 g per 100 g), but the bigger thing to watch is sodium: this version has about 294 mg sodium per 100 g. If you eat it regularly, keep an eye on how salty the broth is and balance it with lower-sodium meals and plenty of water.","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day, treat clam lukan as a protein-centered viand: pair with 1\u20132 cups of vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or other non-starchy veggies) and a reasonable serving of rice.","Ask for or make the broth less salty (use less bagoong\/seasoning, and taste before adding more).","Watch portion size if the soup is served with extra starchy sides (e.g., more rice or noodles).","If you\u2019re eating it as a snack, keep it smaller and add fruit or veggies on the side for better balance."]},"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-lukan?agent=true"}}}