{"data":{"name":"Tarpon","slug":"tarpon","scientific_name":"Megalops cyprinoides","alternate_names":["Buwan-buwan"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Tarpon (fish). It\u2019s a lean protein food, typically eaten as viand or cooked with simple seasonings.","common_uses_philippines":["Tinolang isda","Sinigang na isda","Inihaw na isda","Paksiw na isda","Escabeche"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":48},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":88,"protein_g":20.8,"fat_g":0.5,"saturated_fat_g":0.12,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":58,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":79,"iron_mg":0.6,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.23,"phosphorus_mg":204,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.1,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":175,"total_ash_g":1.1,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.33,"vitamin_a_ug":175,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.13,"vitamin_b3_mg":4.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":77.6},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Tarpon provides protein to help build and maintain muscles and keep you full between meals. It also has very low carbohydrates and sugar, which fits well with a balanced Filipino eating pattern (3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks). The fat is small, but it still has some saturated fat, so cooking style matters. It also has sodium (about 58 mg per 100 g), so go easy on salty sauces and seasoning to keep your daily intake in check.","healthier_tips":["Choose cooking methods like boil, steam, grill, or sinigang (less added oil and sauce).","For portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of fish per main meal, then add plenty of vegetables and a reasonable amount of rice.","Flavor smart: use garlic, onion, calamansi, herbs, and spices instead of extra patis\/soy\/salty seasoning.","If you\u2019re having it as a snack, pair it with fruit or vegetables rather than more salty sides."]},"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\/tarpon?agent=true"}}}