Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
Pinoy Pork Barbecue
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 30 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 51g |
| Calories | 184kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.25 g/ 71g (8%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 16.79 g/ 42g (39%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 2.03 g/ 348g (0.58%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.11 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.02%) |
Vit B1 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (13%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 1.47 mg NE/ 16mg NE (9%) source |
Vit C | 1.6 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Vitamin B5 | 0 mg/ 5mg (0%) |
Vit B6 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B9 | 0.1 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.03%) |
Vit B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Vit E | 0 mg AT/ 10mg AT (0%) |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vit K | 0 mcg/ 61mcg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 11.6 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 53.23 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 109.62 mg/ 1500mg (7%) |
Copper | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Magnesium | 0.16 mg/ 240mg (0.07%) |
Manganese | 0 mg/ 2mg (0%) |
Potassium | 2.46 mg/ 2000mg (0.12%) |
Selenium | 0.05 µg/ 38µg (0.13%) |
Zinc | 0.01 mg/ 7mg (0.15%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Calamansi/Philippine lemon (16g) flavor |
| Soy sauce (120g) seasoning |
| Sugar, brown (37g) sweetener |
| Spices, garlic powder (6g) flavor |
| Pork picnic (1360g) protein |
What is this food?
Pinoy Pork Barbecue is grilled or pan-cooked pork served with a sweet-savory sauce (often soy-based with sugar or sweeteners). It’s mainly a protein food, with some fat and a small amount of carbohydrates from the sauce.
Why it matters to health
This dish can help you meet your protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. However, it also tends to be higher in sodium (about 109.6 mg per 51 g serving) and saturated fat (about 5.55 g per serving), which can add up if you eat it often or in bigger portions. The good part is it has very little sugar and carbs per serving, but the sauce and portion size are key—so it fits best when you balance it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and keep it part of your regular meals and snacks in a reasonable frequency.
Healthier tips
- Keep the portion to about 1 serving (around 51 g) and pair it with more vegetables (e.g., atchara, cucumber, lettuce, or grilled veggies) to add fiber.
- Choose a sauce that’s less sweet when possible, or use a lighter coating—more sauce usually means more sugar and sodium.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), enjoy pork barbecue as part of a meal, not as the only main food—add rice (if you eat it) in a controlled portion and include a vegetable side.
- Balance your week: if you have pork barbecue one day, consider leaner proteins or fish on other days.
- Drink water and include fruit in your day to support overall fullness and better meal balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork Barbecue, Chicken Inasal, Lechon Kawali, Adobo, Sisig, BBQ Chicken
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