Meat and Poultry
Pork belly, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 96% |
| Calories | 444kcal / 2530kcal (17%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13 g/ 71g (18%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 43.6 g/ 42g (103%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.5%) |
Vit B1 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B2 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 20 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 84 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Sodium | 89 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Pork belly, boiled. It’s a protein-rich viand, but it’s also high in fat—especially saturated fat—so it’s best treated as an occasional, portion-controlled option.
Why it matters to health
This food provides protein to help build and repair body tissues. However, pork belly has high total fat (43.6g/100g) and saturated fat (14.16g/100g), plus cholesterol. Eating too much of these regularly can make it harder to keep heart health in a good range. It’s also low in carbohydrates and fiber (0g fiber), so pairing it with vegetables and high-fiber sides helps balance your meal. Sodium is relatively low here (89mg/100g), but the overall sodium can still rise depending on how it’s seasoned or served.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions smaller: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, especially if you eat pork belly more than once a week.
- Balance the plate: add 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, ampalaya, repolyo) and a fiber-rich carb (like brown rice, or half a cup of rice).
- Choose lighter cooking/seasoning: boil plain, then flavor with herbs, garlic, vinegar, and spices instead of heavy sauces.
- For snacks (1–2 per day), don’t pair pork belly with another heavy, fatty snack—choose fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions.
- If you’re watching cholesterol or heart risk, consider alternating with leaner proteins (chicken breast, fish, tofu) more often.
Common Filipino dishes
Lechon kawali, Pork belly sisig, Paksiw na pata/pork belly, Kare-kare (with pork), Bulalo (beef but often paired with fatty sides)
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