Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Pork leg
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 58% |
| Calories | 203kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.2 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 13.6 g/ 42g (32%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.04%) |
Vit B1 | 0.34 mg/ 1mg (28%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.28 mg/ 1mg (21%) source |
Vit B3 | 3.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%) source |
Vit C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 32 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 131 mg/ 700mg (18%) source |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 101 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
Pork leg is a type of pork cut that’s mostly used as a protein source in meals like adobo, sinigang, or ginataan. For every 100g, it provides about 203 kcal and 13.6g total fat, with 4.7g saturated fat and 53mg cholesterol (no carbs, no fiber).
Why it matters to health
Because pork leg is mainly fat and protein, it helps you feel full and supports muscle repair—especially when you pair it with vegetables and rice in the right portions. However, it also has saturated fat (4.7g per 100g) and sodium (101mg per 100g), so frequent large servings—especially when cooked with salty sauces—can make it easier to go over your daily needs for saturated fat and salt. Since it has 0g fiber, pairing it with vegetables, legumes, or fruit helps balance digestion and overall meal quality.
Healthier tips
- Use a balanced plate: 1/4 pork leg, 1/4 rice or other carbs, and 1/2 vegetables (or add a side of gulay).
- Choose smaller portions (e.g., about 60–90g cooked pork leg per meal) and stretch it with more vegetables.
- When cooking, go easy on salty seasonings (soy sauce, patis, seasoning mixes). Add flavor with garlic, onion, vinegar, herbs, and spices.
- For snacks and extra meals, keep pork leg to your main meals and add lighter options for snacks (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
- Include fiber daily: add malunggay, kangkong, pechay, okra, or beans to your lunch/dinner.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork Sinigang, Pork Adobo, Pork Menudo, Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare, Ginataang Pork
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