Prepared and Processed / Canned Meats
Pork adobo, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 277kcal / 2530kcal (10%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.3 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||
Total Fat | 24.8 g/ 42g (59%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 3.1 g/ 348g (0.89%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 6.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.93%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 1.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (9%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 45 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 56 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Sodium | 254 mg/ 1500mg (16%) |
What is this food?
Pork adobo is a Filipino dish where pork is cooked until tender in a mix of soy sauce (or toyo), vinegar, garlic, and spices. It’s usually served with rice and is a good source of protein.
Why it matters to health
Why it’s good: With about 24.8 g fat and protein (from pork), adobo helps keep you full and supports muscle maintenance, especially when you eat it as part of your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks per day. What to watch: It has 254 mg sodium per 100 g, so frequent or large servings can add up, especially if you also eat salty viands, instant noodles, or processed snacks. It also has very low fiber (about 0.3 g), so pairing with vegetables helps balance your meal.
Healthier tips
- Keep the portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of pork per meal, then fill the rest with rice (if needed) and vegetables.
- Balance your plate: add non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, talong) to improve fiber and fullness.
- Control sodium: if you’re cooking at home, use less soy sauce and add more vinegar or water to stretch the flavor.
- Choose your rice wisely: if you eat rice, consider smaller rice portions and increase veggies to keep energy and carbs in check.
- Watch the sauce: a lot of sodium can come from the gravy—serve just enough.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork adobo, Chicken adobo, Adobong pusit, Kare-kare, Sinigang na baboy
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