{"data":{"name":"Pork spleen, boiled","slug":"pork-spleen-boiled","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy lapay","nilaga"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Boiled pork spleen (usually called \u201cpork spleen\u201d or \u201cdinuguan spleen\u201d depending on the dish), a type of organ meat that\u2019s mainly a protein-rich food.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinuguan (with pork parts)","Pork spleen stew","Boiled pork spleen with vinegar and garlic","Sizzling pork organ (lightly cooked)","Pork organ soup"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":94,"protein_g":15.2,"fat_g":3.7,"saturated_fat_g":null,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":64,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":12,"iron_mg":5.4,"phosphorus_mg":178,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":130,"total_ash_g":1,"vitamin_a_ug":130,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.26,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":80.1},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Pork spleen is a good source of protein, which helps with building and repairing body tissues and supports feeling full between meals. It also has some fat (about 3.7 g per 100 g) and a small amount of sodium (64 mg per 100 g). Since it\u2019s an organ meat, it\u2019s best to include it as part of a balanced plate\u2014pair it with vegetables and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs\u2014so your meals stay well-rounded.","healthier_tips":["Serve a small-to-medium portion (about 1\/2 to 1 cup cooked, depending on your appetite and your other food).","Build your plate: half non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, sayote), quarter protein (pork spleen), and quarter carbs (rice or kamote).","Keep it lighter: choose boiled or lightly cooked versions; go easy on salty sauces.","Since you eat 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, place this protein in a main meal, not every day\u2014rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, and beans."]},"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-spleen-boiled?agent=true"}}}