{"data":{"name":"Pork kidney","slug":"pork-kidney","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy bato"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pork kidney is an organ meat (usually cooked as viand) and it\u2019s a protein-rich food. For 100g, it has about 105 kcal and provides ~3.9g total fat and ~3.1g carbohydrates.","common_uses_philippines":["Pork kidney ginisa","Pork kidney sinigang","Pork kidney adobo","Dinuguan (with pork parts)","Pork kidney with vegetables"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":80},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":105,"protein_g":14.4,"fat_g":3.9,"saturated_fat_g":1.25,"carbohydrates_g":3.1,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":132,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":15,"cholesterol_mg":383,"iron_mg":4.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.28,"phosphorus_mg":184,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.31,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":40,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":1.59,"vitamin_a_ug":40,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.32,"vitamin_b2_mg":1.58,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":2.2,"vitamin_b3_mg":9,"vitamin_c_mg":10,"water_g":77.5},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Pork kidney can help you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle maintenance and keeps you full between meals. It also has cholesterol (about 383mg per 100g) and saturated fat (about 1.25g), plus sodium (about 132mg). If you eat it often or in large portions\u2014especially with salty sauces\u2014cholesterol and saturated fat can add up. The good part: when you include it in a balanced way, it can fit into your eating pattern (3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks) without crowding out other healthier protein choices.","healthier_tips":["Portion first: aim for a small serving (about 1\/4 to 1\/3 of your usual viand portion), especially if it\u2019s your protein for the meal.","Balance the plate: pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, cabbage) and a reasonable amount of rice.","Go easy on salt: reduce salty seasonings and sauces; taste first before adding more.","Choose frequency: enjoy organ meat sometimes, not every day\u2014rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, and beans.","Cooking matters: avoid deep-frying; try saut\u00e9, stew, or ginisa with less oil."]},"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-kidney?agent=true"}}}