{"data":{"name":"Tuna, yellow-fin","slug":"tuna-yellow-fin","scientific_name":"Thunnus albacares","alternate_names":["Tambakol\/Tulingan\/Tangi\/Bangkulis\/Panit\/Bantalaan\/Bantaea-an\/Bariles\/Pakan\/Pirit\/Karaw\/Barilis\/Carao"],"category":{"name":"Aquatic Foods","slug":"aquatic-foods"},"description":"Yellow-fin tuna (canned or cooked), a lean protein food. In a 100 g serving, it provides about 107 kcal and 1.4 g total fat, with 0 g carbs and 0 g fiber.","common_uses_philippines":["Tuna sisig","Tuna patties (tuna croquettes)","Tuna kinilaw","Tuna mayo sandwich","Tuna sinigang","Tuna flakes with rice"],"nutrition_basis":{"amount":100,"unit":"g","portion":"edible portion","edible_portion_percent":67},"nutrition_per_100g":{"calories_kcal":107,"protein_g":23.6,"fat_g":1.4,"saturated_fat_g":0.49,"carbohydrates_g":0,"fiber_g":0,"sugars_g":0,"sodium_mg":95,"potassium_mg":null},"other_nutrients":{"beta_carotene_ug":0,"calcium_mg":65,"food_type_g":1,"iron_mg":1,"monounsaturated_fat_g":0.33,"phosphorus_mg":471,"polyunsaturated_fat_g":0.42,"retinol_activity_equivalent_ug":140,"total_ash_g":2.3,"unsaturated_fat_g":0.75,"vitamin_a_ug":140,"vitamin_b1_mg":0.02,"vitamin_b2_mg":0.21,"vitamin_b3_mg":16,"vitamin_c_mg":0,"water_g":74.4},"serving_suggestions":[{"label":"1\/2 slice","weight_g":35,"volume_ml":null}],"health_notes":{"summary":"Tuna helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and keeping you full between meals. It also has some healthy benefits from its fats, but it\u2019s worth noting that it contains saturated fat (0.49 g per 100 g) and sodium (95 mg per 100 g). If you\u2019re eating tuna often, balancing it with other protein sources (like fish varieties, eggs, chicken, beans, and tofu) and pairing it with vegetables and whole grains can help you keep your meals more balanced.","healthier_tips":["For your 3 meals + 1\u20132 snacks a day, use tuna as your protein for lunch or dinner (about 1 palm-sized serving).","Pair tuna with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, kangkong) and a carb you can control (1\/2\u20131 cup cooked rice or a small serving of whole grains).","If it\u2019s canned, choose options labeled low-sodium when available, and rinse tuna in water if the label allows.","To keep meals interesting, alternate tuna with other proteins so you don\u2019t rely on one type every day."]},"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-yellow-fin?agent=true"}}}