{"data":{"name":"Sausage, hotdog","slug":"sausage-hotdog","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["-"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Sausage or hotdog (processed meat). It\u2019s a protein food, but it\u2019s also usually high in sodium and saturated fat.","common_uses_philippines":["Hotdog sandwich","Hotdog rice toppings (fried rice with hotdog)","Sausage and egg breakfast","Pancit canton with hotdog","Macaroni salad with hotdog"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":226,"protein_g":13.4,"fat_g":17,"saturated_fat_g":6.21,"carbohydrates_g":4.8,"fiber_g":0.5,"sugars_g":2.9,"sodium_mg":698,"potassium_mg":113},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":12,"calcium_mg":16,"cholesterol_mg":41,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":6.35,"phosphorus_mg":145,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":1.65,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":5,"total_ash_g":2.7,"unsaturated_fat_g":8,"vitamin_a_ug":4,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.04,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":62.1,"zinc_mg":1.7},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"For energy and muscle support, the protein helps\u2014especially if you\u2019re eating 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day. However, sausage\/hotdog has high sodium (about 698 mg per 100 g) which can add up quickly, and it also has higher saturated fat (about 6.21 g per 100 g). Too much saturated fat and sodium over time can make it harder to keep heart health and blood pressure in a good range. The good part: it\u2019s not a \u201cbad\u201d food\u2014what matters is how often and how much you eat.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: treat it as an occasional protein, not the main protein every day.","Balance your plate: pair with more vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cabbage, carrots) and add a serving of rice or bread in a reasonable amount.","Boost fiber: add fruit or a side of veggies to help with fullness and better overall intake.","Watch the sodium \u201cstack\u201d: if you eat hotdog\/sausage, go lighter on salty sauces (ketchup, mayo, seasoning) and choose less salty sides.","Try swaps sometimes: grilled chicken, fish, eggs, tofu, or beans can give protein with less sodium depending on preparation."]},"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?agent=true"}}}