Meat and Poultry / Processed Meats
Pork crackling, internal organ
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 373kcal / 2530kcal (14%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 37.8 g/ 71g (53%) | ||||
Total Fat | 24.6 g/ 42g (58%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 5.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.79%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.36 mg/ 1mg (27%) source |
Vit B3 | 2.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (17%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 108 mg/ 750mg (14%) |
Phosphorus | 294 mg/ 700mg (42%) high |
Iron | 2.7 mg/ 12mg (22%) source |
Sodium | 324 mg/ 1500mg (21%) |
What is this food?
Pork crackling made from pork internal parts (like organ-based pork), usually deep-fried or cooked until crispy. It’s mainly a protein-rich food with very little to no carbs.
Why it matters to health
This food can help your meals because it provides protein for body repair and keeps you full. However, per 100g it’s also high in total fat (24.6g) and saturated fat (4.88g), plus sodium (324mg). Too much of these, especially if eaten often, can make it harder to manage cholesterol and blood pressure. Since it has 0g carbs and 0g fiber, it works best when paired with vegetables and other fiber-rich foods in your daily eating pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks).
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small—think 1–2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup depending on your meal size, then fill the rest of your plate with veggies.
- Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and a fiber source (e.g., brown rice, mixed grains, or a serving of fruits).
- Choose cooking methods that use less oil when possible (or balance by eating it less often).
- If you’re watching salt, go lighter on salty sides (like bagoong, salted fish, instant soup) during the same meal.
- For snacks, avoid making crackling the main snack daily—rotate with leaner protein or fruit/yogurt options.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicharon (pork crackling), Crispy pata, Dinuguan, Lechon kawali, Pork sisig
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