{"data":{"name":"Shrimp, freshwater","slug":"shrimp-freshwater","scientific_name":"Macrobrachium","alternate_names":["Ulang"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Shrimp (freshwater) \u2014 a lean protein food. In 100g, it has about 93 kcal and almost no carbs or sugar, with around 1.7g total fat (0.44g saturated fat) and 235mg sodium.","common_uses_philippines":["Sinigang na hipon","Hipon guisado","Ginataang hipon","Hipon with garlic (saut\u00e9ed)","Kinilaw na hipon"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":54},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":93,"protein_g":19.4,"fat_g":1.7,"saturated_fat_g":0.44,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":235,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":50,"iron_mg":1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.3,"phosphorus_mg":239,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.5,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":91,"total_ash_g":1.6,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.8,"vitamin_a_ug":91,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.01,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.05,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":72.4},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1 piece","weight_g":10,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Shrimp helps support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety, especially helpful for your 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks routine. It\u2019s also low in carbs and sugar, so it can fit well when you\u2019re balancing rice and other starchy foods. Health note: shrimp has some sodium (235mg per 100g) and a small amount of saturated fat, so it\u2019s best to pair it with lots of vegetables and avoid making it salty (e.g., heavy bagoong, very salty sauces).","healthier_tips":["Keep portions balanced: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of shrimp per meal, then fill the rest of the plate with vegetables and a reasonable amount of rice or other carbs.","Go easy on salt: choose lighter seasoning, use herbs\/garlic\/lemon, and watch salty sauces.","Cook in healthier ways: boil, steam, grill, or stir-fry with minimal oil.","Add fiber and color: pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, ampalaya, carrots, tomatoes) to make the meal more filling.","If you snack, don\u2019t stack seafood with other high-sodium snacks\u2014choose fruit or unsalted nuts instead."]},"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\/shrimp-freshwater?agent=true"}}}