Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
Dinuguan
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 4 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 313g |
| Calories | 624kcal / 2530kcal (24%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 44.84 g/ 42g (106%) | ||||||||||
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Total Carbs | 12.34 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||||||
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Protein | 26.03 g/ 71g (36%) | ||||||||||
Vitamins
Vit A | 5.52 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.79%) |
Vit B1 | 0.45 mg/ 1mg (37%) |
Vit B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B3 | 4.53 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) |
Vit C | 138.95 mg/ 70mg (198%) high |
Vit B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Vitamin B5 | 0.03 mg/ 5mg (0.6%) |
Vit B6 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B9 | 12.78 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (3%) |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vit E | 0.38 mg AT/ 10mg AT (3%) |
Vit K | 7.94 mcg/ 61mcg (13%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.53 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Minerals
Sodium | 672.12 mg/ 1500mg (44%) |
Calcium | 64.87 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Iron | 2.61 mg/ 12mg (21%) |
Phosphorus | 236.77 mg/ 700mg (33%) |
Copper | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Magnesium | 13.89 mg/ 240mg (5%) |
Manganese | 0.13 mg/ 2mg (5%) |
Potassium | 188.89 mg/ 2000mg (9%) |
Selenium | 0.28 µg/ 38µg (0.74%) |
Zinc | 0.17 mg/ 7mg (2%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Pork picnic (272g) protein |
| Pork belly (181g) protein |
| Vinegar, coconut (240g) flavor |
| Peppers, hot chili, green, raw (100g) flavor |
| Onion, Bombay bulb (150g) flavor |
| Garlic bulb (8g) flavor |
| KAJONAS COOKING OIL (9ml) fat |
| Pork blood (283g) protein |
| Bouillon cube, beef (10g) seasoning |
What is this food?
Dinuguan is a Filipino stew made with pork (often pork blood) cooked in vinegar, garlic, and spices. It’s usually served with rice and has a rich, savory flavor.
Why it matters to health
Dinuguan is a good source of protein, which helps keep you full and supports muscle repair. However, based on typical serving nutrition, it can be high in total fat (including saturated fat) and sodium, so it’s best to pair it with lighter sides and keep portions balanced—especially if you’re watching cholesterol or blood pressure. It also has low carbohydrates and some fiber, which means it works well as a viand when you want a meal that’s not too carb-heavy.
Healthier tips
- Keep the rice portion steady (for example, 1/2 to 1 cup cooked rice) and let dinuguan be the viand, not the main bulk of the meal.
- Add fiber by pairing with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, or a simple ensaladang gulay).
- Since sodium can be high, try to avoid extra salty condiments (like bagoong or too much patis) on the side.
- If you’re eating dinuguan often, balance it across the week—have it as a regular meal sometimes, not every day.
- For snacks, choose lighter options (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) so your day stays balanced with 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan, Adobo, Kare-kare, Sinigang, Menudo
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