{"data":{"name":"Lamb loin","slug":"lamb-loin","scientific_name":"Ovis aries","alternate_names":["Tupa lomo"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Lamb loin is a lean cut of lamb meat. It\u2019s mainly a protein food, with little to no carbs and no fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Lamb kaldereta","Lamb giniling","Lamb mechado","Lamb sinigang","Lamb barbecue"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":123,"protein_g":20.2,"fat_g":4.7,"saturated_fat_g":2.08,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":64,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":8,"iron_mg":1.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.93,"phosphorus_mg":141,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.37,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":2.3,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.14,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.22,"vitamin_b3_mg":6.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":74.1},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"For everyday meals, lamb loin helps support muscle repair and keeps you full because it\u2019s rich in protein. It also has some fat\u2014especially saturated fat\u2014and a small amount of sodium. If you eat it often, choosing smaller portions and balancing it with vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats helps keep your meals more heart-friendly while still getting the benefits of protein.","healthier_tips":["For 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day, use lamb loin as your protein portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal (adjust based on your appetite and activity).","Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, broccoli) and add a carb from brown rice, kamote, or whole grain bread if you need energy.","Go easy on salty sauces (soy-based, bagoong, or very salty marinades) to keep sodium lower.","Try cooking methods like grilling, roasting, or stewing instead of deep-frying."]},"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\/lamb-loin?agent=true"}}}