{"data":{"name":"Pork spleen","slug":"pork-spleen","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy lapay"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pork spleen is an organ meat (a type of offal) that\u2019s mainly used as a protein in some Filipino dishes. Per 100g, it\u2019s about 87 kcal and has 2.5g total fat with 350mg cholesterol, plus 75mg sodium.","common_uses_philippines":["Pork spleen sinigang","Pork spleen ginisa","Dinuguan (with offal)","Sisig (offal-based)","Adobong atay at spleen"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":87,"protein_g":16.1,"fat_g":2.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.83,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":75,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":13,"cholesterol_mg":350,"iron_mg":6.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.67,"phosphorus_mg":206,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.18,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":235,"total_ash_g":1.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.85,"vitamin_a_ug":235,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.21,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.41,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":1.6,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":80.1},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 cup","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Because pork spleen is a protein-rich food, it can help support daily muscle repair and keep you full during your meals. It also has cholesterol and saturated fat, so portion size and frequency matter\u2014especially if you also eat other fatty meats or processed foods in the same day. The good part: it has no carbohydrates, sugar, or fiber, so pairing it with vegetables and high-fiber sides (like ensaladang gulay or brown rice in smaller portions) helps balance your plate.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: try 1\u20132 tablespoons to 1\/2 cup cooked depending on your appetite, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables.","Balance your 3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks: if you have pork spleen at lunch or dinner, choose lighter snacks (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small amounts) and avoid adding more fatty meats that day.","Go for cooking methods that use less added fat: stew, ginisa with minimal oil, or soup rather than deep-frying.","Watch sodium: if it\u2019s salty (like in some sisig or ginisang offal), add more fresh vegetables and use less salt\/soy sauce.","Pair with fiber: add malunggay, pechay, kangkong, or mixed salad to support digestion and overall heart-friendly eating."]},"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?agent=true"}}}