Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
hotsilog
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 1 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 689g |
| Calories | 1470kcal / 2530kcal (58%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 32.99 g/ 71g (46%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 124.44 g/ 42g (296%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 53.12 g/ 348g (15%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 12.26 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B2 | 0.71 mg/ 1mg (54%) |
Vit B3 | 3.26 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) |
Vit C | 2.17 mg/ 70mg (3%) |
Vit B6 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B9 | 56.1 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (14%) |
Vit B12 | 1.07 mcg/ 2mcg (44%) |
Vit E | 17 mg AT/ 10mg AT (170%) source |
Vit B | 2.42 mcg/ 5mcg (48%) |
Vit K | 70.4 mcg/ 61mcg (115%) source |
Vitamin B5 | 1.83 mg/ 5mg (36%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 124.37 mg/ 750mg (16%) |
Phosphorus | 463 mg/ 700mg (66%) |
Iron | 9.55 mg/ 12mg (79%) |
Potassium | 381.02 mg/ 2000mg (19%) |
Sodium | 1263.53 mg/ 1500mg (84%) |
Zinc | 3.31 mg/ 7mg (50%) |
Copper | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Magnesium | 17.88 mg/ 240mg (7%) |
Selenium | 36.41 µg/ 38µg (95%) |
Manganese | 0.03 mg/ 2mg (1%) |
Recipe Ingredients
What is this food?
Hotsilog is a Filipino breakfast meal made with hotdog (usually pork), sinangag (garlic fried rice), and itlog (egg). It’s a hearty “carb + protein” combo that’s common for breakfast or merienda.
Why it matters to health
This meal can be filling because it has protein from eggs and hotdog, plus energy from fried rice. However, it’s also usually high in fat and sodium: total fat and saturated fat are high, and sodium is also high, which can be a concern if eaten often. Cholesterol is also relatively high due to egg and processed meat. The good part is that it provides protein to support fullness, but the low fiber means it may not keep you satisfied as long unless you add vegetables or fruit. The key is to balance it with other meals during the day so your overall intake stays steady.
Healthier tips
- Keep the portion: aim for about 1 serving of hotsilog, then add extra vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce) or a side of fruit to improve fiber and micronutrients.
- Choose lighter options when possible: use less oil for sinangag, and consider hotdogs that are lower in sodium or use a smaller amount of hotdog.
- Balance your day: if you eat hotsilog for breakfast, make lunch and dinner more veggie- and ulam-based (fish, chicken, tofu, or gulay) and keep rice portions reasonable.
- Watch frequency: enjoy it, but not every day—pair it with healthier breakfast choices on other days.
Common Filipino dishes
Hotsilog, Tapsilog, Longsilog, Tocilog, Bangsilog
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