{"data":{"name":"Pork chop","slug":"pork-chop","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy kostillas"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pork chop is a cut of pork cooked as a main viand. It\u2019s mainly a protein food, and in this serving it\u2019s also relatively high in fat (including saturated fat) and cholesterol, with no carbohydrates or fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Pork chop with sauce","Pork steak","Lechon kawali","Adobo (pork)","Sinigang na baboy","Menudo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":82},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":390,"protein_g":14.5,"fat_g":36.9,"saturated_fat_g":12.5,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":39,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":15,"cholesterol_mg":73,"iron_mg":0.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":17.31,"phosphorus_mg":113,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":4.33,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":0.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":21.64,"vitamin_a_ug":5,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.56,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.11,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.5,"vitamin_c_mg":1,"water_g":47.8},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Protein helps build and repair body tissues and keeps you full, which is useful for your 3 full meals and 1\u20132 snacks a day. However, this pork chop serving has high total fat and saturated fat, plus cholesterol. It also has sodium (even if the amount shown is not extremely high, it can add up depending on how it\u2019s seasoned and what else you eat). To support heart health and overall balance, pair it with fiber-rich vegetables and keep portions reasonable so fats and sodium don\u2019t crowd out your day.","healthier_tips":["Choose a leaner cut or trim visible fat before cooking.","Use lighter cooking methods when possible (grill, bake, air-fry) and go easy on salty seasoning.","Pair with half-plate vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, ampalaya) and add a sensible carb portion (rice or potatoes) for energy.","For a balanced plate: 1\/4 plate protein (pork chop), 1\/2 plate veggies, 1\/4 plate carbs.","If you\u2019re eating pork chop at lunch or dinner, make your next snack lighter (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) so your day stays balanced."]},"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-chop?agent=true"}}}