{"data":{"name":"Tuna, frigate, dried","slug":"tuna-frigate-dried","scientific_name":"N\/A","alternate_names":["Tulingan","daing\/Tulingan\/Tangi\/Bonito\/Tulingan Lapad\/Turingan\/Aloy Mangko\/Pirit\/Bolis\/Lapad\/Pidlayan\/Mangku"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Dried tuna (often sold as tuna flakes or dried tuna\/\u201ctuyo\u201d), made from tuna that\u2019s been preserved by drying. It\u2019s a protein-rich food with very low carbs.","common_uses_philippines":["Tuyo with garlic rice","Tuna sisig","Ginataang tuna","Tuna omelet","Sinigang na tuna"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":81},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":251,"protein_g":52.7,"fat_g":2.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.78,"carbohydrates_g":4.7,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":6050,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":5,"calcium_mg":338,"cholesterol_mg":112,"iron_mg":6.4,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.45,"phosphorus_mg":485,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.75,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":115,"total_ash_g":12.4,"unsaturated_fat_g":1.2,"vitamin_a_ug":115,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.08,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.27,"vitamin_b3_mg":41.2,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":27.8},"serving_suggestions":[],"health_notes":{"summary":"Dried tuna can help support your daily protein needs, which is useful for muscle repair and keeping you full between meals. It also has healthy fats in small amounts, but it\u2019s important to note the sodium is high (about 6050 mg per 100 g) and it has some saturated fat and cholesterol. With high-salt preserved foods, eating too much too often can make it harder to keep blood pressure in a good range. The good balance is to enjoy it in small, planned portions\u2014especially since you already have 3 full meals plus 1\u20132 snacks a day.","healthier_tips":["Use dried tuna as a flavor add-on (e.g., 1\u20132 tablespoons or a small handful) rather than the main portion.","Pair it with rice + lots of non-starchy vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, repolyo) to improve fiber and overall balance.","Rinse or soak briefly if your product allows, then drain\u2014this can help reduce some salt.","Choose water, unsweetened drinks, or fruit as your snack partner instead of salty snacks on the same day.","If you eat dried tuna, balance the rest of the day with lower-sodium foods (less bagoong, instant noodles, processed viands)."]},"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\/tuna-frigate-dried?agent=true"}}}