{"data":{"name":"Mussel, green","slug":"mussel-green","scientific_name":"Perna viridis","alternate_names":["Tahong\/Kinason\/Alamahong"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Green mussel (mussels), a type of shellfish. In a 100g serving, it\u2019s a protein-rich food with about 166 kcal.","common_uses_philippines":["Kare-kare with mussels","Sinigang na mussels","Mussels in garlic butter","Adobong tahong (mussels)","Tahong sisig"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":56},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":166,"protein_g":13.6,"fat_g":7.5,"saturated_fat_g":1.42,"carbohydrates_g":11.1,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":528,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":176,"iron_mg":3.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.7,"phosphorus_mg":144,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":2.03,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":420,"total_ash_g":3.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":3.73,"vitamin_a_ug":420,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.26,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.07,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":64.2},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup","weight_g":130,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Green mussels can support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. They also add minerals, and in this serving they come with sodium (528 mg) and fat (7.5 g, with 1.42 g saturated fat). The carbs (11.1 g) are not the main feature, and fiber is low (0 g). Because sodium can add up across meals and snacks, it\u2019s best to balance mussels with lower-sodium sides and keep portions reasonable.","healthier_tips":["Enjoy mussels as your protein for lunch or dinner (about 1 palm-sized portion cooked), then pair with 1\u20132 cups of non-starchy vegetables like kangkong, pechay, or talong.","If the dish is adobo-style, ginataan, or salty, ask for less sauce or go for lighter seasoning to manage sodium.","Choose cooking methods like boiling, steaming, or lightly saut\u00e9ed instead of heavy frying.","For snacks, keep them simple (e.g., fruit or unsweetened yogurt) so your day stays balanced with 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks."]},"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\/mussel-green?agent=true"}}}