Meat and Poultry
Pork Boston butt, fried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 239kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14.2 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||
Total Fat | 20.2 g/ 42g (48%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%) |
Vit B1 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B2 | 0.48 mg/ 1mg (36%) high |
Vit B3 | 2.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (17%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 30 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 140 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 76 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Fried Pork Boston butt (pork shoulder), a protein-rich viand made by frying pork until cooked and browned.
Why it matters to health
This food is mainly a source of protein, which helps build and repair body tissues and supports feeling full. However, it also has higher total fat (about 20.2g per 100g) and sodium (about 76mg per 100g). Since it’s fried, the fat content can add up quickly if eaten often or in large portions. For everyday eating (3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks), it works best when paired with vegetables and rice in proper portions so your plate stays balanced.
Healthier tips
- Keep the portion to about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then fill the rest of the plate with vegetables and a reasonable amount of rice.
- Choose less oil cooking methods when possible (air-fry, shallow-fry, or pan-cook with minimal oil) to reduce extra fat.
- Balance your meal: add leafy greens or mixed veggies and a side of fresh fruit if you can.
- If you’re having fried pork, try to make the next meal lighter (e.g., grilled fish or chicken with veggies) so your daily fat intake stays manageable.
- Watch salty pairings (like bagoong, salted sauces). Go for vinegar, calamansi, or herbs for flavor.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork lechon kawali, Tocino, Pork adobo (fried/extra fatty versions), Pork bistek, Sisig
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