{"data":{"name":"Tuna, frigate","slug":"tuna-frigate","scientific_name":"Auxis thazard","alternate_names":["Tulingan\/Tangi\/Bonito\/Tulingan Lapad\/Turingan\/AloyMangko\/Pirit\/Bolis\/Lapad\/Pidlayan\/Mangku"],"category":{"name":"Meat and Poultry","slug":"meat-and-poultry"},"description":"Tuna (frigate tuna) \u2014 a lean protein food. For every 100g, it has about 119 kcal, 2.6g total fat (with 0.84g saturated fat), and 0g carbs and 0g fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Tuna sisig","Tuna patties","Tuna kinilaw","Tuna sinigang","Tuna omelet","Tuna adobo"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":62},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":119,"protein_g":24,"fat_g":2.6,"saturated_fat_g":0.84,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":73,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":41,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":1.2,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.49,"phosphorus_mg":248,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.81,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":90,"total_ash_g":1.2,"unsaturated_fat_g":1.3,"vitamin_a_ug":90,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.26,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.24,"vitamin_b3_mg":14.7,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":72.5},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"12 slice of","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Tuna helps support your daily protein needs, which is important for building and maintaining muscles and keeping you full between meals. It also has low carbohydrates, so it fits well with balanced Filipino meals like rice + ulam. On the other hand, it still contains some saturated fat and sodium (about 73mg per 100g), so it\u2019s best to pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and avoid going overboard with salty preparations.","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day:","Use tuna as your main protein for lunch or dinner (about 1 palm-sized serving per meal).","Pair with 1\u20132 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, ampalaya, talong) and a reasonable serving of rice if you eat it.","Choose less salty cooking methods: steam, grill, or saut\u00e9 with herbs and aromatics instead of heavy soy\/salty seasoning.","If using canned tuna, rinse briefly and check the label for sodium."]},"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?agent=true"}}}