{"data":{"name":"Sausage, ham","slug":"sausage-ham","scientific_name":"-","alternate_names":["-"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Sausage and ham are processed meats (protein foods) made from pork or other meats, usually cured and\/or seasoned. For 100 g, they provide about 160 kcal and around 10.3 g total fat with 3.52 g saturated fat plus 1062 mg sodium and 68 mg cholesterol.","common_uses_philippines":["Ham and cheese pandesal","Hamonado","Sausage fried rice","Macaroni salad with ham","Breakfast silog (ham\/sausage)","Carbonara with ham"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":160,"protein_g":14.1,"fat_g":10.3,"saturated_fat_g":3.52,"carbohydrates_g":2.8,"fiber_g":1.2,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":1062,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5,"calcium_mg":47,"cholesterol_mg":68,"iron_mg":0.8,"monounsaturated_fat_g":5.21,"phosphorus_mg":114,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.94,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":185,"total_ash_g":3.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":6.15,"vitamin_a_ug":185,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.18,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_from_tryptophan_mg":5.3,"vitamin_b3_mg":3.3,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":69.6},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":27.5,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"They can help you meet your protein needs, which supports fullness and muscle maintenance\u2014useful when you\u2019re building balanced meals (3 full meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day). However, sausage\/ham are typically higher in sodium and saturated fat. Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure over time, and higher saturated fat can affect heart health when eaten often. The good part: they have some fiber listed (about 1.2 g), but it\u2019s still not a \u201cfiber-rich\u201d food\u2014so pairing with vegetables and whole grains matters.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: treat sausage\/ham as an add-on (e.g., a few slices or a small serving) rather than the main part of the meal.","Balance your plate: pair with half plate non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, broccoli, carrots) and 1\/4 plate whole grains (brown rice, oats, or whole wheat) plus 1\/4 plate protein (you can still include sausage\/ham, but not the whole protein).","Watch sodium: if you\u2019re having sausage\/ham, go lighter on salty sides (instant noodles soup, salted fish, bagoong, processed sauces).","Choose better options when available: look for products labeled lower sodium or less processed.","Use it less often: enjoy it occasionally, and rotate with fresh fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans."]},"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-ham?agent=true"}}}