{"data":{"name":"Sausage, pork","slug":"sausage-pork","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Longanisa","baboy"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Pork sausage (pork-based sausage). It\u2019s a processed meat that\u2019s usually eaten as a protein, often with rice or bread, or as part of breakfast meals.","common_uses_philippines":["Pork sausage with garlic rice","Hotdog sandwich","Sausage omelet","Pancit with sausage","Macaroni salad with sausage"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":100},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":315,"protein_g":11.8,"fat_g":22.7,"saturated_fat_g":6.93,"carbohydrates_g":15.8,"fiber_g":0.9,"sugars_g":null,"sodium_mg":714,"potassium_mg":165},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":23,"cholesterol_mg":65,"iron_mg":1.5,"monounsaturated_fat_g":9.01,"phosphorus_mg":43,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":4.06,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":58,"total_ash_g":2.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":13.07,"vitamin_a_ug":58,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.23,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.1,"vitamin_b3_mg":1.6,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":47.3,"zinc_mg":1.7},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Per 100g, it provides protein, but it\u2019s also high in total fat (22.7g) and saturated fat (6.93g), plus cholesterol (65mg) and high sodium (714mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, especially if you also eat salty viands and processed foods in the same day. The good part: it can help you meet your protein needs for your meals and snacks, but it\u2019s best to keep portions and frequency balanced so your overall diet stays heart-friendly.","healthier_tips":["Keep portions small: treat sausage as a side protein (e.g., a few slices) rather than the main viand every meal.","Pair with fiber-rich foods: add lots of vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, carrots) and\/or a serving of beans or brown rice to balance the meal.","Watch the salt in the rest of the plate: if you have sausage, go lighter on bagoong, patis, soy sauce, and instant sauces.","Choose cooking methods that reduce extra fat: grill, pan-sear with minimal oil, or bake; drain excess oil if needed.","For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks), use sausage more on occasional days, and fill most meals with fresh fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or legumes."]},"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?agent=true"}}}