{"data":{"name":"Pork, suckling, brain","slug":"pork-suckling-brain","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy litsunin","utak"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Suckling pork brain (pork brain). It\u2019s a protein-rich organ meat, usually served as a viand or part of a dish.","common_uses_philippines":["Dinuguan","Crispy pata","Lechon kawali","Pork sisig","Pork brain stew","Kare-kare"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":129,"protein_g":10.2,"fat_g":9.7,"saturated_fat_g":2.19,"carbohydrates_g":0.2,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":89,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":12,"cholesterol_mg":2312,"iron_mg":0.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.75,"phosphorus_mg":229,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.51,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":0,"total_ash_g":1.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":3.26,"vitamin_a_ug":0,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.21,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.35,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":2.4,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.3,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":78.5},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4 cup","weight_g":45,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Why it matters: Pork brain provides protein for muscle repair and keeps you full. It also has high cholesterol and more saturated fat compared with lean meats, so it\u2019s best to enjoy it in smaller, occasional portions. It\u2019s also relatively low in carbs and fiber, so pairing it with vegetables and rice in the right amounts helps balance your plate. Sodium is not very high here, but the main watch-outs are saturated fat and cholesterol.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small\u2014think about 1\u20132 tablespoons to 1\/4 cup per serving, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables.","Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, cabbage) and add a sensible amount of rice or other carbs.","For your day: since you already have 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks, treat brain as an occasional viand rather than a daily choice.","Choose cooking methods like stewing, grilling, or simmering instead of heavy frying.","If you have high cholesterol or heart-related concerns, consider having it less often and ask your clinician for a personalized guide."]},"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-suckling-brain?agent=true"}}}