{"data":{"name":"Climbing perch, common","slug":"climbing-perch-common","scientific_name":"Anabas testudineus","alternate_names":["Martiniko"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Climbing perch (a freshwater fish), usually cooked as a main protein. In a 100g serving, it\u2019s about 71 kcal and is very low in fat and carbs.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinangag with fish","Sinigang na isda","Grilled fish with bagoong","Paksiw na isda","Kinilaw na isda"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":44},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":71,"protein_g":17.4,"fat_g":0.2,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":56,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":130,"iron_mg":0.6,"phosphorus_mg":156,"total_ash_g":1.2,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.31,"vitamin_b3_mg":3.7,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":81.2},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This fish is a good lean protein option, which helps keep you full and supports muscle maintenance\u2014useful for your 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day. It also has very low carbs and sugar, so it can fit well with balanced meals. One thing to watch is sodium (about 56 mg per 100g), which can increase depending on how it\u2019s cooked (e.g., with bagoong, patis, or salty seasonings).","healthier_tips":["Pair it with 1\u20132 servings of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya) and a reasonable portion of rice if you need energy.","Choose cooking methods like grilling, steaming, or sinigang-style with lighter seasoning.","If using salty sauces (bagoong\/patis), start with a smaller amount and add more only if needed.","For a snack day, keep fish as part of a meal; if you snack, choose fruit, yogurt, or nuts instead of adding another heavy protein serving."]},"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\/climbing-perch-common?agent=true"}}}