{"data":{"name":"Clam, venus","slug":"clam-venus","scientific_name":"Circe scripta","alternate_names":["Bigatan"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Clams (venus clams), usually cooked as ulam (e.g., sinigang, ginataan, or steamed with garlic). In a 100g serving, it\u2019s a protein-rich seafood with some carbs and relatively low fat.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na clams","Garlic butter clams","Clams with oyster sauce","Kinilaw na clams","Clams in coconut milk (ginataang clams)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":8},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":138,"protein_g":12.8,"fat_g":2,"saturated_fat_g":0.39,"carbohydrates_g":17.3,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":961,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":100,"cholesterol_mg":63,"iron_mg":6.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.25,"phosphorus_mg":150,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.4,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":188,"total_ash_g":1.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.65,"vitamin_a_ug":188,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":66.4},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Clams can support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. They also provide cholesterol (63 mg per 100g) and sodium (961 mg per 100g), so it\u2019s best to balance portions and watch how salty the dish is (especially if cooked with bagoong, patis, or lots of seasoning). The carbohydrates (17.3 g) are present but not the main reason to eat clams\u2014pairing with vegetables and rice in the right portion helps make the meal more balanced. Since it has low fiber (0 g), adding veggies or a side salad can improve fullness and digestion.","healthier_tips":["For a typical day (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), treat clams as your main protein for one meal, and keep the serving to about 1\u20132 cupped handfuls (or roughly 100\u2013150g cooked) depending on your appetite and rice portion.","Choose cooking methods that keep sodium lower: steamed, garlic-butter (light), or lightly simmered rather than very salty broths.","Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and a measured amount of rice to balance carbs and fiber.","If you\u2019re watching cholesterol\/salt, avoid eating clams in very salty dishes every day\u2014spread seafood across the week.","Drink water and include fruits\/vegetables in other meals\/snacks to support overall fiber intake."]},"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-venus?agent=true"}}}