Meat and Poultry / Processed Meats
Liver pate, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 232kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14.5 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 17.5 g/ 42g (41%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 4 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.57%) |
Vit B1 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B2 | 0.42 mg/ 1mg (32%) high |
Vit B3 | 4.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 86 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Phosphorus | 183 mg/ 700mg (26%) source |
Iron | 5.5 mg/ 12mg (45%) high |
Sodium | 600 mg/ 1500mg (40%) |
What is this food?
Liver pate (cnd) is a spread made from liver, usually blended with fat and seasonings. It’s mainly a protein-rich food, but it can also be high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium depending on the brand.
Why it matters to health
Liver pate can be helpful as a small part of your meals because it provides protein and is nutrient-dense. However, per 100g it has about 17.5g total fat (with 6.0g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, and 600mg sodium. If you eat it often or in big portions, it can add up to higher saturated fat and sodium intake, which may be less ideal for heart health and blood pressure. Since it’s also low in fiber (0g), pairing it with fiber-rich foods helps balance your plate.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: Use it as a spread—try 1–2 tablespoons per meal, not a full serving.
- Balance your plate: Pair with whole grains (like brown rice or whole wheat bread) and add lots of vegetables (salad, cucumber, tomatoes, or sautéed greens).
- Watch sodium: If you’re also eating salty items (instant noodles, processed meats, salted fish), go lighter on pate that day.
- Choose smarter snacks/meals: For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks, keep pate to one small serving in a meal, and use fruit or yogurt for snacks instead.
- Spread thin: If using on bread, add more veggies and less pate.
Common Filipino dishes
Liver pate sandwich, ensaymada with pate, lumpia filling with pate, pate spread on pandesal, arroz caldo with a small side of pate
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