{"data":{"name":"Pork leg","slug":"pork-leg","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy pata"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pork leg is a type of pork cut that\u2019s mostly used as a protein source in meals like adobo, sinigang, or ginataan. For every 100g, it provides about 203 kcal and 13.6g total fat, with 4.7g saturated fat and 53mg cholesterol (no carbs, no fiber).","common_uses_philippines":["Pork Sinigang","Pork Adobo","Pork Menudo","Lechon Kawali","Kare-Kare","Ginataang Pork"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":58},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":203,"protein_g":20.2,"fat_g":13.6,"saturated_fat_g":4.71,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":101,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":32,"cholesterol_mg":53,"iron_mg":0.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":6.04,"phosphorus_mg":131,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.45,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":0.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":7.49,"vitamin_a_ug":5,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.34,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.28,"vitamin_b3_mg":3.8,"vitamin_c_mg":2,"water_g":65.4},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 slice, mbs","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Because pork leg is mainly fat and protein, it helps you feel full and supports muscle repair\u2014especially when you pair it with vegetables and rice in the right portions. However, it also has saturated fat (4.7g per 100g) and sodium (101mg per 100g), so frequent large servings\u2014especially when cooked with salty sauces\u2014can make it easier to go over your daily needs for saturated fat and salt. Since it has 0g fiber, pairing it with vegetables, legumes, or fruit helps balance digestion and overall meal quality.","healthier_tips":["Use a balanced plate: 1\/4 pork leg, 1\/4 rice or other carbs, and 1\/2 vegetables (or add a side of gulay).","Choose smaller portions (e.g., about 60\u201390g cooked pork leg per meal) and stretch it with more vegetables.","When cooking, go easy on salty seasonings (soy sauce, patis, seasoning mixes). Add flavor with garlic, onion, vinegar, herbs, and spices.","For snacks and extra meals, keep pork leg to your main meals and add lighter options for snacks (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions).","Include fiber daily: add malunggay, kangkong, pechay, okra, or beans to your lunch\/dinner."]},"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-leg?agent=true"}}}