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pancit canton

Community Recipe
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings Per Container
Serving Size: 356g
Calories 648kcal / 2530kcal (25%)

Macronutrients

Protein
16.36 g/ 71g (23%)
Total Fat
40.44 g/ 42g (96%)
SFA
6.23 g/ 20g (31%)
Cholesterol
20.61 mg/ 300mg (6%)
UFA
17.91 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 mg/ 300mg (0%)
low
Total Carbs
51.37 g/ 348g (14%)
Fiber
5.83 g/ 20g (29%)
Sugar
9.22 g/ 63g (14%)

Vitamins

Vit A
1.35 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.19%)
Vit B1
0.15 mg/ 1mg (12%)
Vit B2
0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%)
Vit B3
2.78 mg NE/ 16mg NE (17%)
Vit C
29.39 mg/ 70mg (41%)
Vitamin B5
0 mg/ 5mg (0%)
Vit B6
0 mg/ 1mg (0%)
Vit B9
0.04 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.01%)
Vit B12
0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%)
Vit E
1.73 mg AT/ 10mg AT (17%)
Vit B
0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%)
Vit K
7.54 mcg/ 61mcg (12%)

Minerals

Calcium
142.32 mg/ 750mg (18%)
Phosphorus
133.03 mg/ 700mg (19%)
Iron
3.85 mg/ 12mg (32%)
Sodium
1840.53 mg/ 1500mg (122%)
Copper
0.01 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Magnesium
1.31 mg/ 240mg (0.55%)
Potassium
21.18 mg/ 2000mg (1%)
Selenium
0.01 µg/ 38µg (0.03%)
Zinc
0.12 mg/ 7mg (1%)
Manganese
0.03 mg/ 2mg (1%)
Recipe Source
Added by: juan20
What is this food?
Pancit Canton is a Filipino noodle dish made with stir-fried Canton noodles and mixed ingredients like vegetables, meat, and sometimes shrimp—usually seasoned with soy sauce and other sauces.
Why it matters to health
This dish can be filling because it provides carbohydrates for energy, and it may include vegetables that add fiber (about 5.8 g per serving). However, a typical serving can also be high in sodium (about 1840 mg) and fat (about 40 g), with saturated fat around 6.2 g. High sodium can be a concern for blood pressure if eaten often, while too much saturated fat can affect heart health over time. The good part: with the right mix of veggies and lean protein, pancit can fit into a balanced day—especially when you manage portion size and frequency.
Healthier tips
    • Watch the portion: Aim for about 1 bowl (or less) per meal, especially if you already had rice or another carb at the same time.
    • Boost the veggies: Add more cabbage, carrots, pechay, and other non-starchy veggies to increase fiber and volume without needing extra noodles.
    • Choose leaner protein: Use chicken breast, shrimp, or tofu more often; go lighter on fatty pork.
    • Go easy on sauce: Use less soy sauce/seasoning, or ask for “less sauce” when ordering.
    • Balance your day: If pancit is your main meal, keep your snacks lighter (e.g., fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) so your total carbs and salt don’t pile up.
Common Filipino dishes
Pancit Canton, Pancit Bihon, Pancit Canton Guisado, Sotanghon Guisado, Lugaw (Arroz Caldo), Ginisang Bihon
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