{"data":{"name":"Pork belly, boiled","slug":"pork-belly-boiled","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy liempo","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pork belly, boiled. It\u2019s a protein-rich viand, but it\u2019s also high in fat\u2014especially saturated fat\u2014so it\u2019s best treated as an occasional, portion-controlled option.","common_uses_philippines":["Lechon kawali","Pork belly sisig","Paksiw na pata\/pork belly","Kare-kare (with pork)","Bulalo (beef but often paired with fatty sides)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":96},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":444,"protein_g":13,"fat_g":43.6,"saturated_fat_g":14.16,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":89,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":20,"cholesterol_mg":48,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":1.1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":18.2,"phosphorus_mg":84,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":6.26,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":70,"total_ash_g":0.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":24.46,"vitamin_a_ug":70,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.15,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.11,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":42.8},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food provides protein to help build and repair body tissues. However, pork belly has high total fat (43.6g\/100g) and saturated fat (14.16g\/100g), plus cholesterol. Eating too much of these regularly can make it harder to keep heart health in a good range. It\u2019s also low in carbohydrates and fiber (0g fiber), so pairing it with vegetables and high-fiber sides helps balance your meal. Sodium is relatively low here (89mg\/100g), but the overall sodium can still rise depending on how it\u2019s seasoned or served.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions smaller: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, especially if you eat pork belly more than once a week.","Balance the plate: add 1\u20132 cups non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, ampalaya, repolyo) and a fiber-rich carb (like brown rice, or half a cup of rice).","Choose lighter cooking\/seasoning: boil plain, then flavor with herbs, garlic, vinegar, and spices instead of heavy sauces.","For snacks (1\u20132 per day), don\u2019t pair pork belly with another heavy, fatty snack\u2014choose fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions.","If you\u2019re watching cholesterol or heart risk, consider alternating with leaner proteins (chicken breast, fish, tofu) more often."]},"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\/pork-belly-boiled?agent=true"}}}