{"data":{"name":"Sausage, pork, Chinese","slug":"sausage-pork-chinese","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Longanisa","baboy","Chinese\/Chorizo de Macau"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"This is a type of sausage made from pork (often Chinese-style). It\u2019s mainly a protein food, but it\u2019s also high in fat and sodium.","common_uses_philippines":["Chinese sausage fried rice","Chinese-style sausage noodles","breakfast sausage and egg","sausage omelet","arroz caldo with sausage"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":498,"protein_g":15.6,"fat_g":42.6,"saturated_fat_g":19.9,"carbohydrates_g":13,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":9.9,"sodium_mg":1001,"potassium_mg":238},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":2,"calcium_mg":9,"cholesterol_mg":94,"iron_mg":1.9,"monounsaturated_fat_g":19.6,"phosphorus_mg":28,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":6.67,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":20,"total_ash_g":3.5,"unsaturated_fat_g":26.27,"vitamin_a_ug":20,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.03,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.09,"vitamin_b3_mg":0.3,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":25.3,"zinc_mg":1.5},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":30,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Per 100g, it has 498 kcal with 42.6g total fat and 19.9g saturated fat, plus 1001mg sodium. It also has 94mg cholesterol and 13g carbohydrates (with 9.9g sugar). These nutrients matter because the fat (especially saturated fat) and sodium can make it easier to exceed daily limits, which may affect heart health and blood pressure over time. On the positive side, it still provides protein that helps keep you full and supports muscle repair\u2014so it can fit into your day when portion and frequency are balanced.","healthier_tips":["Portion first: keep it to a small serving (for example, a few slices) rather than a full 100g.","Balance your plate: pair it with more vegetables (like pechay, cabbage, or sayote) and moderate rice so your meal has fiber and better overall balance.","Watch sodium: if you eat sausage, go lighter on salty sauces (toyo, patis, bagoong) and avoid extra processed foods in the same meal.","Use it as an accent: add sausage for flavor to fried rice, noodles, or omelets instead of making it the main bulk of the meal.","Plan for your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks: if you have sausage for lunch or dinner, choose snacks that are lighter (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) to keep the day balanced."]},"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-chinese?agent=true"}}}