Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Pork ear, bbq
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 350kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 23.8 g/ 71g (33%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 25.9 g/ 42g (61%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.4 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.16%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 24 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 116 mg/ 700mg (16%) source |
Iron | 2 mg/ 12mg (16%) |
Sodium | 503 mg/ 1500mg (33%) |
What is this food?
Pork ear BBQ (about 100g). It’s a protein-rich grilled dish made from pork ear, usually seasoned and sauced, so it can be salty and higher in fat.
Why it matters to health
This food can help you meet your protein needs for daily meals, which supports fullness and muscle maintenance. However, pork ear BBQ is also higher in total fat (about 25.9g) and saturated fat (about 8.4g), plus it has cholesterol (about 145mg). It’s also relatively high in sodium (about 503mg), which can add up if you eat it often or with other salty foods. Since it has very low carbs and fiber (0g fiber), it works best when paired with vegetables and whole foods to make your meal more balanced.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions reasonable—enjoy it as part of your 3 full meals, and don’t make it your main every day.
- Pair with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., atchara, cucumber, kangkong, or mixed greens) and add a fiber source like brown rice, kamote, or whole-grain bread.
- Choose less-salty sauce when possible, and go easy on extra dipping sauce.
- Balance the day: if you have pork ear BBQ for lunch, make your snacks lighter (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions) and include water.
- If you’re watching heart health, rotate with leaner proteins (fish, chicken breast, tofu) more often.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork BBQ, Inihaw na baboy, Lechon kawali, Sisig (pork-based), Crispy pata
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