{"data":{"name":"Pork, suckling, heart","slug":"pork-suckling-heart","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy litsunin","puso"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Suckling pork heart (pork heart), a protein-rich viand. It\u2019s usually cooked as part of Filipino meals like ginisa, adobo-style, or mixed with other pork parts.","common_uses_philippines":["Pork adobo","ginisang puso ng baboy","paksiw na puso","sisig (pork parts)","menudo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":125,"protein_g":16.3,"fat_g":6.6,"saturated_fat_g":1.76,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":101,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":8,"cholesterol_mg":198,"iron_mg":1.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":1.54,"phosphorus_mg":140,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.7,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":105,"total_ash_g":0.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":3.24,"vitamin_a_ug":105,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.4,"vitamin_b2_mg":1.36,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":1.8,"vitamin_b3_mg":4,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":76.2},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4","weight_g":25,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Pork heart provides protein to help build and repair body tissues\u2014useful for your daily meals. It also has cholesterol (about 198 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (about 1.76 g) plus sodium (about 101 mg). These aren\u2019t \u201cbad,\u201d but they\u2019re reasons to keep portions and frequency reasonable, especially if you\u2019re watching cholesterol or blood pressure. Since it has no carbs and no fiber, pair it with vegetables and other fiber-rich foods so your plate stays balanced.","healthier_tips":["Keep it to a palm-sized portion per meal (about 1 serving), especially if you eat other fatty or salty viands in the same day.","Balance your plate: add 1\u20132 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, repolyo) and a fiber source (e.g., brown rice, kamote, or gulay + whole grains).","Go easy on salty seasonings: reduce added salt and watch the sauce (soy, patis, toyo-based mixes).","For snacks, choose lighter options (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) so your daily meals stay well-distributed.","Try cooking methods like stewing, grilling, or simmering instead of heavy frying."]},"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-heart?agent=true"}}}