{"data":{"name":"Fish sauce","slug":"fish-sauce","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Patis"],"category":{"name":"Prepared and Processed","slug":"prepared-and-processed"},"description":"Fish sauce (patis) is a salty liquid condiment made from fermented fish. It\u2019s usually used in small amounts to add \u201cumami\u201d flavor to dishes like sinigang, adobo, and stir-fries.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang","Adobo","Kare-kare","Pancit Canton","Lechon Kawali","Ginataang Gulay"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":49,"protein_g":10.6,"fat_g":0.3,"saturated_fat_g":0.09,"carbohydrates_g":0.9,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":5061,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"calcium_mg":42,"cholesterol_mg":0,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":9.3,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.06,"phosphorus_mg":32,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"total_ash_g":21.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.15,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":66.3},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 tbsp","weight_g":15,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Fish sauce can make meals tastier without adding much fat or calories (about 49 kcal per 100 g). It also has a small amount of carbohydrates, but the main health point is its sodium content (about 5061 mg per 100 g). Too much sodium can push blood pressure up for some people, so it\u2019s best to use it lightly and balance it with fresh, filling foods (like vegetables, lean proteins, and rice in proper portions).","healthier_tips":["Use 1\u20132 teaspoons at a time, then taste before adding more.","Balance salty sauces with more vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) and lean protein so your meals still feel satisfying.","If you\u2019re cooking for the week, try less patis in the pot and add a small amount at the table for those who want extra flavor.","For everyday eating (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), keep salty condiments as part of the meal\u2019s flavoring, not the main \u201cingredient,\u201d and watch how often you combine multiple salty items (patis + soy sauce + bagoong)."]},"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\/fish-sauce?agent=true"}}}