{"data":{"name":"Pork belly","slug":"pork-belly","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy liempo"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pork belly is a fatty cut of pork (often used in dishes like lechon kawali, crispy pata, and sinigang with pork belly). It\u2019s rich in protein, but it\u2019s also high in fat\u2014especially saturated fat.","common_uses_philippines":["Lechon kawali","Crispy pata","Pork belly sinigang","Pork belly sisig","Kare-kare with pork belly"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":97},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":393,"protein_g":14.5,"fat_g":37.2,"saturated_fat_g":13.55,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":40,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":15,"cholesterol_mg":50,"iron_mg":1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":17.31,"phosphorus_mg":157,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":3.96,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":50,"total_ash_g":0.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":21.27,"vitamin_a_ug":50,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.4,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b3_mg":4,"vitamin_c_mg":1,"water_g":47.5},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Pork belly can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle and satiety. However, per 100g it has high total fat (37.2g) and saturated fat (13.55g), plus cholesterol (50mg). It\u2019s also very low in carbs and fiber (0g), so it works best when paired with vegetables and filling, fiber-rich sides. For heart health, it\u2019s best to enjoy it in smaller portions and not every day, especially if you\u2019re also eating other fatty or processed foods.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions smaller: aim for about 1\u20132 thin slices or roughly 50\u201375g per meal, then fill the plate with vegetables.","Pair with fiber: add non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, talong) and a reasonable serving of rice or root crops.","Balance your day: since you\u2019ll have 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, choose leaner protein (fish, chicken breast, tofu) for the other meals if you had pork belly for one meal.","Watch the \u201cextra\u201d: if it\u2019s deep-fried or heavily salted, go lighter on the sauce and avoid adding more salty sides.","Choose frequency over quantity: enjoy pork belly occasionally, not as a daily staple."]},"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?agent=true"}}}