{"data":{"name":"Gizzard shad, short-finned","slug":"gizzard-shad-short-finned","scientific_name":"Anodontostoma chacunda","alternate_names":["Kabasi\/Chacunda gizzard shad"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Gizzard shad (short-finned) is a small fish. It\u2019s mainly eaten as a protein source, usually cooked (e.g., fried, grilled, or saut\u00e9ed). Per 100g, it\u2019s about 78 kcal and has very little to no carbs and no fiber\/sugar.","common_uses_philippines":["Tinapa (smoked fish)","Fried fish with garlic rice","Grilled fish with calamansi","Sinigang na isda","Paksiw na isda","Escabeche"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":36},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":78,"protein_g":18.6,"fat_g":0.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.09,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":98,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":132,"iron_mg":0.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.17,"phosphorus_mg":214,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.09,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":40,"total_ash_g":1.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.26,"vitamin_a_ug":40,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.7,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":79.5},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This fish helps support your daily meals because it provides lean protein for muscle repair and keeps you full. It also has some healthy fats, but note that it contains saturated fat (about 0.090g per 100g) and sodium (about 98mg per 100g). If you\u2019re eating it often, the cooking method matters: frying and salty seasonings can raise calories and sodium. Since it has no carbs and no fiber, pair it with vegetables and starchy foods in the right portions for better overall balance.","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day, use gizzard shad as your protein at lunch or dinner.","Choose grilled, steamed, or saut\u00e9ed with less oil when possible to keep calories and saturated fat lower.","Go easy on salty sauces (toyo, patis, bagoong) and adjust seasoning with herbs, calamansi, or spices.","Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) and add carbs from rice, kamote, or corn in proper portions.","If you\u2019re watching sodium, check how salty the dish is\u2014this is where most of the \u201cextra\u201d sodium usually comes from."]},"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\/gizzard-shad-short-finned?agent=true"}}}