{"data":{"name":"Sausage, pork & beef","slug":"sausage-pork-beef","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Longanisa","baboy at baka"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Sausage (pork & beef) is a processed meat made from ground pork and beef, usually seasoned and cured. It\u2019s mainly a protein-rich food, but it also tends to be high in fat and sodium.","common_uses_philippines":["Hotdog and egg","Sausage pasta","Tocino","Longganisa","Menudo","Breakfast silog (with sausage)"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":95},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":432,"protein_g":13.5,"fat_g":38.5,"saturated_fat_g":13.76,"carbohydrates_g":7.8,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":1055,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":10,"calcium_mg":30,"cholesterol_mg":75,"iron_mg":1.7,"monounsaturated_fat_g":18.25,"phosphorus_mg":78,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":4.14,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":156,"total_ash_g":3.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":22.39,"vitamin_a_ug":155,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.2,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":37},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":30,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"This food can help you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle and keeps you full. However, per 100g it has high total fat (38.5g) and saturated fat (13.76g), plus cholesterol (75mg). It\u2019s also very high in sodium (1055mg) and has no fiber, so eating it often or in big portions can make it harder to maintain heart-healthy eating. A good approach is to enjoy it in smaller portions and balance it with fiber-rich foods (vegetables, beans, and whole grains).","healthier_tips":["Keep portion small: aim for about 1\u20132 slices (or ~30\u201350g) per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and rice\/whole grains.","Balance your plate: add non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, cabbage, kangkong, carrots) and include fiber foods (beans, oats, brown rice, or whole grains).","Watch sodium: if you\u2019re having sausage, go lighter on salty sides (fish sauce, bagoong, instant noodles, processed snacks) during that meal.","Choose cooking methods that reduce extra fat: grill, pan-sear with minimal oil, or bake; drain excess oil if needed.","Frequency: treat sausage as an occasional protein, not a daily staple\u2014especially if you\u2019re also eating other processed meats."]},"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-pork-beef?agent=true"}}}