{"data":{"name":"Egg, duck, fertilized, white","slug":"egg-duck-fertilized-white","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Balut","bato"],"category":{"name":"Dairy Products","slug":"dairy-products"},"description":"This is fertilized duck egg (white)\u2014a type of egg used as a protein food. It\u2019s usually cooked (boiled, fried, or used in dishes) and eaten as part of meals or snacks.","common_uses_philippines":["Itlog na maalat","itlog na pula\/duck egg variants","tokwa\u2019t itlog","tortang itlog (egg omelet)","adobo with egg","sinangag with egg"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":137,"protein_g":25.4,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":0.22,"carbohydrates_g":7.6,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":1.1,"sodium_mg":539,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":9,"calcium_mg":34,"iron_mg":1.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.22,"phosphorus_mg":30,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.02,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":10,"total_ash_g":0.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.24,"vitamin_a_ug":9,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.06,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":65.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Duck egg provides protein to help build and maintain muscles and keep you full. It also has fat (including saturated fat) and sodium, so your overall intake matters\u2014especially if you eat salty or oily foods often. It has some carbohydrates and sugar, but the main role is still protein. For a balanced day (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), duck egg can fit well when portion and frequency are considered.","healthier_tips":["Choose a smaller portion for snacks (e.g., 1 egg) and keep the rest of the plate balanced with vegetables and rice or bread in proper serving size.","Use less oil when cooking (boil, steam, or use minimal oil for frying).","If you\u2019re watching sodium, avoid pairing it with very salty sauces (e.g., maraming patis\/soy-based dips).","To keep meals balanced, pair with fiber-rich sides like sayote, pechay, kangkong, or mixed vegetables.","Enjoy it regularly but not every day if you also eat other high-fat\/salty foods\u2014spread it out across the week."]},"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-white?agent=true"}}}