{"data":{"name":"Lamb neck","slug":"lamb-neck","scientific_name":"Ovis aries","alternate_names":["Tupa leeg"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Lamb neck is a cut of lamb meat. It\u2019s mainly a protein-rich food, and it also has some fat\u2014especially saturated fat\u2014depending on how much fat is included in the cut.","common_uses_philippines":["Lamb kaldereta","lamb mechado","ginataang lamb","lamb sinigang","nilagang tadyang with lamb neck"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":47},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":141,"protein_g":18.9,"fat_g":7.3,"saturated_fat_g":3.06,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":56,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":10,"iron_mg":1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":2.03,"phosphorus_mg":132,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.28,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":1,"unsaturated_fat_g":2.31,"vitamin_a_ug":5,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":72.8},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"For everyday meals, lamb neck can help you meet your protein needs for muscle repair and staying full. In 100g, it has about 141 kcal and 7.3g total fat, with 3.06g saturated fat. It has 0g carbs and 0g fiber, so it won\u2019t add fiber to your plate\u2014pairing it with vegetables, beans, or whole grains helps balance your meal. It\u2019s also relatively low in sodium at 56mg, but the overall sodium can change a lot depending on how it\u2019s cooked (like with bagoong, patis, or salty sauces).","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day, treat lamb neck as a main protein and keep the portion around 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then fill the rest of the plate with non-starchy vegetables.","Choose cooking methods like stew, grill, or roast and skim off excess visible fat when possible.","Balance the meal with fiber-rich sides (e.g., kangkong, pechay, broccoli, or a serving of brown rice\/whole grains).","Go easy on salty seasonings and sauces; taste first and adjust gradually.","If you\u2019re having lamb neck, consider alternating with leaner proteins (fish, chicken breast, 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\/lamb-neck?agent=true"}}}