{"data":{"name":"Duck liver","slug":"duck-liver","scientific_name":"Cairina moschata","alternate_names":["Pato atay"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Duck liver is an organ meat (atay ng pato). It\u2019s a rich source of protein and micronutrients, and it\u2019s usually cooked as viand (saut\u00e9ed, ginisa, or stewed) or used in dishes like liver-based spreads.","common_uses_philippines":["Ginisang atay ng pato","Atay na may sibuyas at bawang","Liver spread (homemade)","Adobong atay","Paksiw na atay"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":116,"protein_g":15.6,"fat_g":3.8,"saturated_fat_g":1.18,"carbohydrates_g":4.9,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":127,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":48,"cholesterol_mg":422,"iron_mg":22.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.58,"phosphorus_mg":206,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.52,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":840,"total_ash_g":1.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":1.1,"vitamin_a_ug":840,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.26,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.93,"vitamin_b3_mg":10.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":74.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Duck liver can support your body\u2019s needs because it provides protein for muscle repair and growth. It\u2019s also high in vitamin and mineral content (common in liver), but from your nutrition data it\u2019s also high in cholesterol (422 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (1.18 g per 100 g), plus sodium (127 mg per 100 g). For heart health and overall balance, it helps to eat it in appropriate portions and not too often, especially if you also eat other organ meats or fatty meats in the same week.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: aim for about 1\/2 to 1 small serving (roughly 30\u201360 g cooked) per meal, then balance with rice + lots of vegetables.","Pair it with fiber: add non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, broccoli) to help make the meal more filling.","Go easy on salty sauces: limit soy sauce, patis, and extra seasoning; use herbs, garlic, and vinegar for flavor.","Frequency: include duck liver as a sometimes food (e.g., a few times a month), while rotating with other protein sources like fish, chicken, eggs, beans, and tofu.","If you\u2019re planning 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks, place duck liver in your main meal and choose lighter snacks (fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions)."]},"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\/duck-liver?agent=true"}}}