Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Pork, bbq
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 408kcal / 2530kcal (16%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 21.5 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 29.8 g/ 42g (70%) | ||||||
| |||||||
Total Carbs | 13.5 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
| |||||||
Vitamins
Vit A | 0.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.04%) |
Vit B1 | 1.46 mg/ 1mg (121%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.51 mg/ 1mg (39%) high |
Vit B3 | 16.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (100%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 750 mg/ 700mg (107%) high |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Potassium | 287 mg/ 2000mg (14%) |
Sodium | 340 mg/ 1500mg (22%) |
Zinc | 1.8 mg/ 7mg (27%) source |
What is this food?
Pork BBQ (about 100g) — a protein-rich grilled pork dish, usually seasoned and sauced, with some carbs from the marinade.
Why it matters to health
Pork BBQ helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. However, this serving is also high in total fat and saturated fat, plus cholesterol. It also has sodium (from seasoning/sauce), which can add up if you eat it often. The good part: it still fits into a balanced day when you pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and keep portions and frequency in check.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks a day, treat pork BBQ as a main protein portion, not the whole plate.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., atchara, ensaladang gulay, kangkong, talong) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
- Choose a lighter sauce or use less sweet BBQ sauce; go for more grilled flavor, less glaze.
- Watch portion size: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of meat, then fill the rest with veggies and a reasonable amount of rice.
- If you’re having pork BBQ at lunch, keep dinner lighter (e.g., fish or tofu with vegetables) and avoid salty snacks that day.
- Balance your day with water and move your body—this helps offset the higher calories and sodium from BBQ.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork BBQ, Chicken BBQ, Lechon Kawali, Sisig, Barbecue skewers, Tokwa’t Baboy
Images
Disclaimer
Juan Nutrisyon provides educational nutrition information to help users better understand the foods they eat. Nutrient values are sourced from reputable databases including the Philippine Food Composition Tables (FCT) and USDA FoodData Central. Calculation methods for estimating nutrients across multiple foods have been reviewed by a licensed dietitian. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Juan Nutrisyon has not yet undergone formal clinical validation studies and should not replace personalized medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Juan Nutrisyon is an independent project built to make nutrition information more accessible to Filipinos. Built by Wern Ancheta. If you find it helpful, you can support its continued development.
Support Juan Nutrisyon