{"data":{"name":"Emperor, pink ear","slug":"emperor-pink-ear","scientific_name":"Lethrinus lentjan","alternate_names":["Bitilla"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Emperor, pink ear is a type of edible sea snail (a shellfish) eaten as a seafood viand. It\u2019s mainly a lean protein food with very little carbs and fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na hipon\/seafood","Garlic butter seafood","Tinola with seafood","Seafood adobo","Seafood sinangag"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":45},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":89,"protein_g":21.1,"fat_g":0.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.13,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":53,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":61,"iron_mg":0.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.17,"phosphorus_mg":188,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.08,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.25,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":7.5,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":77.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Seafood like this can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. Per 100 g, it has low calories (89 kcal) and no carbohydrates, which makes it a good option for balanced meals. It also has some fat (about 0.5 g) including saturated fat (0.13 g), and sodium (about 53 mg). The sodium is usually manageable, but it can rise depending on how it\u2019s cooked (e.g., with salty sauces, bagoong, or lots of seasoning).","healthier_tips":["Pair it with 1\u20132 cups of non-starchy vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or mixed veggies) and a reasonable serving of rice or root crops.","For snacks or lighter meals, keep the portion around 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked, then add veggies and a small amount of carbs if needed.","Go easy on salty seasonings and sauces; use herbs, calamansi, garlic, and ginger for flavor.","If you\u2019re eating 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day, include this seafood in one meal and balance the rest with other protein sources (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) 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\/emperor-pink-ear?agent=true"}}}