Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
lechon kawali
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 6 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 437g |
| Calories | 1590kcal / 2530kcal (62%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 22.18 g/ 71g (31%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 166.34 g/ 42g (396%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 1.66 g/ 348g (0.48%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.85 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.55%) |
Vit B1 | 0.61 mg/ 1mg (50%) |
Vit B2 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B3 | 6.08 mg NE/ 16mg NE (38%) |
Vit C | 1.63 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Vitamin B5 | 0.03 mg/ 5mg (0.6%) |
Vit B6 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B9 | 0.84 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.21%) |
Vit B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Vit E | 19.05 mg AT/ 10mg AT (190%) high |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vit K | 82.2 mcg/ 61mcg (134%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 54.71 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 241.3 mg/ 700mg (34%) |
Iron | 1.84 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Sodium | 2386.35 mg/ 1500mg (159%) |
Copper | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Magnesium | 7.58 mg/ 240mg (3%) |
Manganese | 0.32 mg/ 2mg (13%) |
Potassium | 32.03 mg/ 2000mg (1%) |
Zinc | 0.04 mg/ 7mg (0.62%) |
Selenium | 0.12 µg/ 38µg (0.32%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Pork belly (907g) protein |
| Salt, table, iodized (36g) seasoning |
| Spices, pepper, black (13g) flavor |
| Spices, bay leaf (1g) flavor |
| Canola oil (660g) fat |
| Water, bottled, generic (1005g) |
What is this food?
Lechon kawali is a Filipino dish made from pork belly that’s deep-fried until the skin is crispy. It’s usually served with sauces like liver sauce or vinegar-based dips.
Why it matters to health
Because lechon kawali is very rich, it can be high in total fat (about 166 g per serving) and especially saturated fat (about 27.8 g), plus sodium (about 2386 mg) and cholesterol (about 75.6 mg). Eating it in smaller portions helps you enjoy the flavor while keeping your overall intake of saturated fat and sodium in check. The good side: it provides protein and can fit into a balanced day when you pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and avoid making it the main food at every meal.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions smaller: try 1–2 slices (or about 1/4–1/3 of the usual serving) and add more veggies to fill your plate.
- Balance the meal: pair with steamed vegetables, ensalada, or fresh fruit instead of extra rice or more fried sides.
- Watch the sauce: go easy on liver sauce; choose vinegar and chili-based dips if you want a lighter option.
- For your daily eating pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), make lechon kawali a once in a while main, and choose leaner proteins or grilled fish/chicken on other days.
- If you’re having it for lunch or dinner, keep snacks lighter (e.g., yogurt, fruit, or nuts in small portions) and drink water.
Common Filipino dishes
Lechon kawali, Lechon manok, Adobo (pork or chicken), Crispy pata, Sinigang na baboy, Kare-kare
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