{"data":{"name":"Sausage, chicken","slug":"sausage-chicken","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Longanisa","manok"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Sausage (chicken) is a processed meat product made from chicken, usually mixed with seasonings and salt, then cooked and formed into links or slices. In a 100 g serving, it provides about 185 kcal and is mainly a protein source.","common_uses_philippines":["Chicken sausage with fried rice","Sausage and egg breakfast","Pancit with sausage","Spaghetti with sausage","Lugaw with sausage"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":185,"protein_g":10.7,"fat_g":10.8,"saturated_fat_g":2.89,"carbohydrates_g":11.3,"fiber_g":1.4,"sugars_g":3.6,"sodium_mg":791,"potassium_mg":131},"other_nutrients":{"arachidic_acid_g":0,"behenic_acid_g":0,"beta_carotene_ug":21,"calcium_mg":67,"capric_acid_g":0,"caproic_acid_g":0.02,"caprylic_acid_g":0.01,"cholesterol_mg":50,"iron_mg":2.1,"lauric_acid_g":0,"lignoceric_acid_g":0.33,"linoleic_acid_g":1.25,"linolenic_acid_g":0.08,"monounsaturated_fat_g":2.66,"myristic_acid_g":0.04,"oleic_acid_g":2.66,"palmitic_acid_g":1.77,"phosphorus_mg":153,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.33,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":55,"stearic_acid_g":0.72,"total_ash_g":2.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":3.99,"vitamin_a_ug":53,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b3_mg":2.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":64.7,"zinc_mg":1.9},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food can help you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle and keeps you full\u2014useful for your 3 meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day. However, it also tends to be higher in sodium (about 791 mg per 100 g), saturated fat (about 2.89 g), and cholesterol (about 50 mg). Too much of these regularly can make it harder to manage blood pressure and heart health. The good part: it has some fiber (about 1.4 g), but it\u2019s still not a \u201cfiber-rich\u201d food, so pairing with vegetables and whole grains matters.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: treat sausage as a flavor add-on, not the main bulk of the meal.","Balance your plate: pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, broccoli) and one serving of rice or whole grains.","Watch sodium: if you eat sausage, go lighter on salty sides (instant noodles, bagoong, salted eggs) in the same meal.","Choose cooking methods that reduce extra fat: grill, pan-sear with minimal oil, or bake instead of deep-frying.","For snacks, consider protein alternatives more often (e.g., boiled eggs, tuna, tofu) and reserve sausage for occasional meals."]},"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\/sausage-chicken?agent=true"}}}