{"data":{"name":"Pigeon thigh","slug":"pigeon-thigh","scientific_name":"Columba livia","alternate_names":["Kalapati hita"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pigeon thigh (a type of game bird meat). It\u2019s mainly a protein food, and per 100 g it has about 239 kcal, 20.1 g total fat, and 140 mg cholesterol, with 0 g carbs and 0 g fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Pigeon adobo","pigeon sinigang","pigeon tinola","pigeon barbecue","pigeon paksiw"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":null},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":239,"protein_g":14.6,"fat_g":20.1,"saturated_fat_g":4.95,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":44,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":10,"cholesterol_mg":140,"iron_mg":0.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":12.31,"phosphorus_mg":218,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":2.69,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":75,"total_ash_g":0.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":15,"vitamin_a_ug":75,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.15,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.41,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":64.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Pigeon thigh can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety since it has no carbohydrates and no fiber. However, it\u2019s also relatively higher in total fat and saturated fat (4.95 g per 100 g) and has cholesterol (140 mg per 100 g). It\u2019s a good choice when you balance it with vegetables, fruits, and high-fiber foods in your meals, and when you keep portions reasonable\u2014especially if you\u2019re watching saturated fat and cholesterol.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions around 1 palm-sized serving for your main meal, then add plenty of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, squash).","Choose cooking methods like stewing, grilling, or roasting instead of deep-frying.","For snacks and meals across the day, pair it with rice in a controlled serving (or swap with brown rice\/half rice) and include a fiber-rich side like beans or vegetables.","Since it has no fiber, make sure your plate has at least 1\u20132 cups of vegetables to support digestion and fullness.","Enjoy it as part of your usual 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks per day\u2014everything in moderation."]},"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\/pigeon-thigh?agent=true"}}}