Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Pork intestine, small, bbq
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 318kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.6 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 24.8 g/ 42g (59%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3 g/ 348g (0.86%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.36%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.31 mg/ 1mg (23%) source |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 27 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 277 mg/ 700mg (39%) high |
Iron | 4.9 mg/ 12mg (40%) high |
Sodium | 577 mg/ 1500mg (38%) |
What is this food?
Pork intestine (small), usually grilled or BBQ. It’s a protein-rich street food, but it’s also higher in fat and sodium.
Why it matters to health
This food can help meet your daily protein needs, but in a 100g serving it’s also high in total fat (24.8g) and saturated fat (11.9g), with very high cholesterol (747mg) and sodium (577mg). Eating it often or in big portions may make it harder to keep your heart-healthy targets for saturated fat and salt. The good part: it has very low carbs (3g) and a small amount of sugar (0.6g), so it won’t spike your meal’s sugar much—but the main things to watch are fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
Healthier tips
- Have it as an occasional treat, not every day—especially if you also eat other fatty meats in the same week.
- Keep portions small (for example, a few pieces or around 50–75g), then balance your plate with rice (small serving) plus lots of vegetables.
- Choose BBQ with less salty sauce; ask for sauce on the side if possible.
- Pair with fiber-rich sides (e.g., ensaladang gulay, at least 1–2 cups of veggies) to help your meal feel more filling.
- For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), keep this as part of a meal, not a frequent snack—so you don’t stack up sodium and saturated fat.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork intestine BBQ (isaw), Dinuguan, Chicharon (pork rinds), Crispy pata, Sisig
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