{"data":{"name":"Pork, suckling, intestine, small","slug":"pork-suckling-intestine-small","scientific_name":"Sus scrofa scrofa","alternate_names":["Baboy litsunin","bitukang maliit"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"This is small pork intestine (suckling pork intestine), a type of organ meat. It\u2019s mainly used as a protein ingredient in savory dishes.","common_uses_philippines":["Pork intestine (isaw) with barbecue sauce","Dinuguan (pork blood stew) with intestines","Chicharon (pork intestines\/skin)","Sisig with pork parts","Lechon kawali with pork offal","Adobong bituka"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":61,"protein_g":12.5,"fat_g":0.9,"saturated_fat_g":0.36,"carbohydrates_g":0.6,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":101,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":9,"iron_mg":2.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.22,"phosphorus_mg":158,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.13,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":205,"total_ash_g":0.9,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.35,"vitamin_a_ug":205,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.18,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.42,"vitamin_b3_mg":2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":85.1},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/4 cup","weight_g":30,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Organ meats like pork intestine can provide protein, but this specific item is also relatively high in saturated fat (0.360 g per 100 g) and has sodium (101 mg per 100 g). Too much saturated fat and sodium over time can make it harder to keep heart health in a good range. On the positive side, it\u2019s low in carbs and sugar (0 g sugar), so it can fit into meals when paired with vegetables and balanced portions.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: treat it as a \u201cprotein add-on\u201d rather than the main bulk of the meal.","Pair with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, repolyo) to add fiber and help balance the meal.","Go easy on salty sauces and broths; choose less-salty seasoning when possible.","For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks), include this in one meal, not in every meal.","If you\u2019re cooking it, try grilling\/boiling first and then saut\u00e9 lightly to reduce extra added fat."]},"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-intestine-small?agent=true"}}}