Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Pork intestine, large
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 81kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 9.6 g/ 71g (13%) | ||||
Total Fat | 2.2 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||
| |||||
Total Carbs | 5.6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
| |||||
Vitamins
Vit A | 2.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.32%) |
Vit B1 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B2 | 0.24 mg/ 1mg (18%) source |
Vit B3 | 1.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 89 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Sodium | 39 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
What is this food?
Pork intestine (large), cooked. It’s a protein-rich viand, usually eaten in small portions because it’s also relatively higher in fat for its size.
Why it matters to health
Per 100 g, it has about 81 kcal, 2.2 g total fat (with 1.0 g saturated fat), 5.6 g carbohydrates, and 39 mg sodium. Since it has some saturated fat and no fiber, it’s best paired with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) to help balance your meal. If eaten often in large portions, the saturated fat can add up—so it’s more of a “sometimes” viand within your weekly routine, especially if you’re also having other fatty meats.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat it as a side protein, not the main bulk of the meal.
- Pair with lots of gulay (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, repolyo) and/or legumes if available to add fiber.
- Choose lighter cooking methods when possible (less oil, avoid deep-frying).
- Balance your plate: aim for 1/2 plate vegetables, 1/4 rice, 1/4 protein.
- Because it has some fat, try not to combine it with other fatty viands in the same meal.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), place this viand in a full meal and keep snacks lighter (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small amounts).
Common Filipino dishes
Pork intestines (isaw), Dinuguan, Chicharon bulaklak, Kinilaw na bituka, Ginisang bituka
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