{"data":{"name":"Egg, duck, fertilized, embryo","slug":"egg-duck-fertilized-embryo","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Balut","sisiw"],"category":{"name":"Dairy Products","slug":"dairy-products"},"description":"Fertilized duck egg (embryo) \u2014 a protein-rich egg where the embryo is already developing. In many places, it\u2019s eaten as a whole boiled or cooked egg.","common_uses_philippines":["Balut","duck egg dishes","boiled egg with bagoong","egg-based rice meals","ginisang egg with vegetables"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":55,"protein_g":9.6,"fat_g":0.7,"saturated_fat_g":0.26,"carbohydrates_g":2.6,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0.4,"sodium_mg":69,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":665,"calcium_mg":110,"iron_mg":2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.25,"phosphorus_mg":114,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.03,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":180,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.28,"vitamin_a_ug":125,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.12,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.35,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":86},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food can help you meet your daily protein needs for growth, repair, and keeping you full. It also has some carbohydrates and sugar, plus fat (including saturated fat) and sodium (69 mg per 100 g). Since it\u2019s not a high-fiber food (0 g fiber), pairing it with vegetables or whole grains can improve overall balance. If you\u2019re watching cholesterol or saturated fat intake, it\u2019s especially helpful to keep portions reasonable and balance it with other nutrient-dense foods.","healthier_tips":["Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, tomatoes) to add fiber and vitamins.","Use it as part of your meal plate: 1 serving of egg\/embryo plus rice or carbs in appropriate portion, and vegetables.","If you\u2019re having it for a snack, keep it smaller and add fruit or veggies on the side.","Choose cooking methods like boiling or steaming; avoid heavy frying to limit extra fat.","For sodium, go easy on salty dips or seasonings."]},"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\/egg-duck-fertilized-embryo?agent=true"}}}