{"data":{"name":"Sausage, hotdog, w\/ cheese","slug":"sausage-hotdog-w-cheese","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Cheese dog"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Sausage or hotdog with cheese\u2014usually a processed meat snack\/meal item. It\u2019s considered a protein food, but it\u2019s also typically high in sodium and saturated fat.","common_uses_philippines":["Hotdog with cheese","Sausage sandwich","Hotdog rice meal","Macaroni with hotdog","Pancit with hotdog"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":245,"protein_g":11.7,"fat_g":18.1,"saturated_fat_g":6.19,"carbohydrates_g":8.8,"fiber_g":3,"sugars_g":5,"sodium_mg":1088,"potassium_mg":176},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":15,"calcium_mg":142,"cholesterol_mg":64,"iron_mg":2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":4.95,"phosphorus_mg":211,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":2.25,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":27,"total_ash_g":3.8,"unsaturated_fat_g":7.2,"vitamin_a_ug":26,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.22,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.9,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":57.6,"zinc_mg":1.3},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food can help with protein for muscle and fullness. But per 100g, it\u2019s also high in sodium (1088 mg), saturated fat (6.19 g), and cholesterol (64 mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, and too much saturated fat can affect heart health over time. The good part: it has some dietary fiber (3 g), but it\u2019s still not as fiber-rich as vegetables, so pairing with fiber-rich foods helps balance your plate.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions smaller: treat it as an occasional protein, not a daily staple\u2014especially if you already have other salty foods in the day.","Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, carrots) and\/or whole grains (brown rice, whole wheat bread) to add fiber and help balance the meal.","Watch the cheese: if you\u2019re adding cheese, use a lighter amount or choose less salty options.","For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), place hotdog\/sausage in one meal and keep the other meals lighter on processed\/salty items to avoid stacking sodium.","Choose \u201clower sodium\u201d or \u201cless fat\u201d versions when available, and drink water alongside 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-hotdog-w-cheese?agent=true"}}}