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Pinakbet Nutrition Facts
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| 4 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 638g | |
| Calories | 673kcal / 2530kcal (26%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 54.26 g/ 42g (129%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 36.23 g/ 348g (10%) | ||||||||
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Protein | 10.16 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 38.57 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (5%) |
Vitamin C | 36.11 mg/ 70mg (51%) |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vitamin E | 6.7 mg AT/ 10mg AT (67%) |
Vitamin K | 30.58 mcg/ 61mcg (50%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.32 mg/ 1mg (27%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vitamin B3 | 3.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) |
Vitamin B5 | 0.03 mg/ 5mg (0.5%) |
Vitamin B6 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.46%) |
Vitamin B9 | 0.43 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.11%) |
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 218.77 mg/ 750mg (29%) |
Copper | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Iron | 2.78 mg/ 12mg (23%) |
Magnesium | 7.09 mg/ 240mg (2%) |
Manganese | 0.24 mg/ 2mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 165.21 mg/ 700mg (23%) |
Potassium | 24.96 mg/ 2000mg (1%) |
Selenium | 0.09 µg/ 38µg (0.24%) |
Sodium | 817 mg/ 1500mg (54%) |
Zinc | 0.03 mg/ 7mg (0.38%) |
Others
Lactose | 0 g |
Recipe Ingredients
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Ilokano pinakbet (pinakbet) is a vegetable-based dish usually cooked with mixed local veggies like bitter gourd (ampalaya), eggplant, squash, and okra, often sautéed with aromatics and sometimes with bagoong (fermented shrimp) or pork. It’s hearty because it’s cooked with flavorful ingredients, not just plain vegetables.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Pinakbet can be a good choice because it brings dietary fiber (about 6.8 g per serving), which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. It also has carbohydrates and some sugar from vegetables. However, this specific serving is also high in total fat (about 68 g) and saturated fat (about 10.4 g), and it has sodium around 1015 mg—often from bagoong or added salt. So it’s best to enjoy pinakbet in a balanced way within your day’s meals, especially if you’re also eating other salty or fatty foods.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Portion: Keep it to about 1/2 to 1 cup per meal (or share the serving) since this version can be calorie- and fat-heavy.
- Watch the bagoong/salt: If using bagoong, use a smaller amount and taste first; you can add more vegetables to stretch the dish without adding too much sodium.
- Add more veggies: Increase the mix of non-starchy vegetables (ampalaya, okra, eggplant, squash) to boost fiber and volume.
- Balance your plate: Pair with 1 palm-sized serving of lean protein (if needed) and a reasonable rice portion, then add a fruit or yogurt snack if you’re hungry between meals.
- Snack timing: If you eat pinakbet for lunch or dinner, choose lighter snacks the rest of the day (e.g., fruit, unsweetened yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
Common Filipino dishes
Pinakbet, Kare-kare, Sinigang, Adobo, Bicol Express, Lechon Kawali
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Disclaimer
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