Meat and Poultry
Pork kidney
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 80% |
| Calories | 105kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14.4 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3.9 g/ 42g (9%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.1 g/ 348g (0.89%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.29%) |
Vit B1 | 0.32 mg/ 1mg (26%) source |
Vit B2 | 1.58 mg/ 1mg (121%) high |
Vit B3 | 9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (56%) high |
Vit C | 10 mg/ 70mg (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 15 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 184 mg/ 700mg (26%) source |
Iron | 4.5 mg/ 12mg (37%) high |
Sodium | 132 mg/ 1500mg (8%) |
What is this food?
Pork kidney is an organ meat (usually cooked as viand) and it’s a protein-rich food. For 100g, it has about 105 kcal and provides ~3.9g total fat and ~3.1g carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
Pork kidney can help you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle maintenance and keeps you full between meals. It also has cholesterol (about 383mg per 100g) and saturated fat (about 1.25g), plus sodium (about 132mg). If you eat it often or in large portions—especially with salty sauces—cholesterol and saturated fat can add up. The good part: when you include it in a balanced way, it can fit into your eating pattern (3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks) without crowding out other healthier protein choices.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: aim for a small serving (about 1/4 to 1/3 of your usual viand portion), especially if it’s your protein for the meal.
- Balance the plate: pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, cabbage) and a reasonable amount of rice.
- Go easy on salt: reduce salty seasonings and sauces; taste first before adding more.
- Choose frequency: enjoy organ meat sometimes, not every day—rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, and beans.
- Cooking matters: avoid deep-frying; try sauté, stew, or ginisa with less oil.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork kidney ginisa, Pork kidney sinigang, Pork kidney adobo, Dinuguan (with pork parts), Pork kidney with vegetables
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