{"data":{"name":"Parrot fish, daisy, dried","slug":"parrot-fish-daisy-dried","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Isdang loro","daing"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Dried parrot fish (dried daisy), a type of dried fish that\u2019s usually eaten as a salty, flavorful protein.","common_uses_philippines":["Daing na parrot fish","ginisang dried fish (bagoong-style)","dried fish with garlic and tomatoes","sinigang with dried fish","pinakbet with dried fish"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":51},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":242,"protein_g":59.2,"fat_g":0.6,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":8616,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":399,"iron_mg":2.1,"phosphorus_mg":435,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":70,"total_ash_g":16.8,"vitamin_a_ug":70,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b3_mg":12.1,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":21.9},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Dried fish is a convenient protein source that helps you feel full and supports muscle repair\u2014useful for your daily meals and snacks. It also has very low carbs and fat in this data, so it fits well when you want to balance your plate with rice and vegetables. However, dried fish is typically high in sodium (this one is very high), so frequent or large portions can add up and may affect blood pressure for some people. Since it\u2019s dried, it\u2019s best treated as a regular but not daily-heavy add-on to your meals.","healthier_tips":["Use a small portion: aim for about 1\u20132 tablespoons flakes or a small serving per meal, then balance with rice and lots of veggies.","To reduce salt, rinse quickly and soak briefly (then drain) before cooking, if your usual method allows.","Pair with fiber-rich vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and a fruit for snacks to support better overall intake.","Spread it across the week: for 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, consider having dried fish a few times weekly, not every day.","Balance the rest of the day: if you eat dried fish at lunch, choose lower-sodium snacks (like fresh fruit or unsalted nuts) for the next snack."]},"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\/parrot-fish-daisy-dried?agent=true"}}}