{"data":{"name":"Pork ear, bbq","slug":"pork-ear-bbq","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy tenga","bbq\/"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pork ear BBQ (about 100g). It\u2019s a protein-rich grilled dish made from pork ear, usually seasoned and sauced, so it can be salty and higher in fat.","common_uses_philippines":["Pork BBQ","Inihaw na baboy","Lechon kawali","Sisig (pork-based)","Crispy pata"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":350,"protein_g":23.8,"fat_g":25.9,"saturated_fat_g":8.42,"carbohydrates_g":5.4,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0.5,"sodium_mg":503,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":27,"calcium_mg":24,"capric_acid_g":0.03,"caproic_acid_g":0,"caprylic_acid_g":0.02,"cholesterol_mg":145,"iron_mg":2,"lauric_acid_g":0.14,"lignoceric_acid_g":0,"linoleic_acid_g":3.91,"linolenic_acid_g":0.55,"monounsaturated_fat_g":10.67,"myristic_acid_g":0.42,"oleic_acid_g":10.67,"palmitic_acid_g":5.53,"phosphorus_mg":116,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":4.46,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":24,"stearic_acid_g":2.27,"total_ash_g":1.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":15.13,"vitamin_a_ug":22,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.15,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.8,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":43},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food can help you meet your protein needs for daily meals, which supports fullness and muscle maintenance. However, pork ear BBQ is also higher in total fat (about 25.9g) and saturated fat (about 8.4g), plus it has cholesterol (about 145mg). It\u2019s also relatively high in sodium (about 503mg), which can add up if you eat it often or with other salty foods. Since it has very low carbs and fiber (0g fiber), it works best when paired with vegetables and whole foods to make your meal more balanced.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions reasonable\u2014enjoy it as part of your 3 full meals, and don\u2019t make it your main every day.","Pair with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., atchara, cucumber, kangkong, or mixed greens) and add a fiber source like brown rice, kamote, or whole-grain bread.","Choose less-salty sauce when possible, and go easy on extra dipping sauce.","Balance the day: if you have pork ear BBQ for lunch, make your snacks lighter (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) and include water.","If you\u2019re watching heart health, rotate with leaner proteins (fish, chicken breast, 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-ear-bbq?agent=true"}}}