Prepared and Processed / Canned Meats
Pork adobo, w/ egg, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 261kcal / 2530kcal (10%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13.4 g/ 71g (18%) | ||||
Total Fat | 20.2 g/ 42g (48%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 6.3 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 1.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 136 mg/ 750mg (18%) source |
Phosphorus | 160 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Sodium | 237 mg/ 1500mg (15%) |
Allergen Info
Eggs
What is this food?
Pork adobo with egg (canned). It’s a protein-rich viand where pork is cooked in a salty, tangy sauce (usually soy/vinegar) and served with egg.
Why it matters to health
This meal can help you meet your daily protein needs (about 20.2 g fat and ~6.3 g carbs per 100 g), which supports fullness and muscle maintenance—especially helpful for regular meals and active days. However, it’s also higher in sodium (about 237 mg per 100 g), so frequent large servings can make it harder to keep salt intake in check. The egg adds extra nutrients, but overall calories can add up when adobo is eaten in bigger portions or with extra rice.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions balanced: aim for about 1/4 to 1/3 of your plate as adobo, then add more vegetables.
- Pair with 1–2 cups of non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, ampalaya) to add fiber and help you feel full.
- For canned adobo, consider draining excess sauce or using less sauce when serving.
- Watch the rice: if you’re having adobo for lunch or dinner, use a moderate serving of rice and consider adding more ulam variety across the week.
- If you snack, choose lighter options (fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions) so your day stays balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork adobo, Chicken adobo, Adobong pusit, Adobong manok, Menudo, Afritadang baboy
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