Prepared and Processed / Canned Meats
Pork leg, mushroom & chestnut, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 228kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 12 g/ 71g (16%) | ||||
Total Fat | 19.6 g/ 42g (46%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 0.8 g/ 348g (0.23%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.29%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 69 mg/ 750mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 38 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 554 mg/ 1500mg (36%) |
What is this food?
This is a savory pork leg dish mixed with mushrooms and chestnuts (about 100 g serving). It’s mainly a protein-rich meal with very little carbs and some dietary fiber from the vegetables/ingredients.
Why it matters to health
Pork leg provides protein to help build and maintain muscles and keep you full. Mushrooms and chestnuts add fiber, which supports better digestion and helps you feel satisfied between meals. However, this serving also has higher total fat (about 19.6 g) and sodium (about 554 mg), so it’s best to enjoy it as part of a balanced day—especially if you’re also eating salty viands, instant noodles, or processed foods. The good news: with sensible portions, you can still fit this into your routine comfortably.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with more non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, broccoli, carrots) to add volume and fiber without adding much carbs.
- Keep rice to a measured portion (start with about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked rice per meal) since this viand is low in carbs.
- Balance your day: if you eat this at lunch, choose a lighter snack in the afternoon (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
- Watch sodium: if the dish is salty, ask for less sauce or add extra mushrooms/vegetables to stretch the serving.
- Enjoy it regularly, but spread it out—don’t make it the only viand every day.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork menudo, pork asado, humba, ginataang kalabasa with pork, pork mechado, mushroom pork stir-fry
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