Prepared and Processed / Canned Meats
Pork leg, pinaksiw, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 88% |
| Calories | 188kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13.1 g/ 71g (18%) | ||||
Total Fat | 12.1 g/ 42g (28%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 6.6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.07%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B3 | 0.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 108 mg/ 750mg (14%) |
Phosphorus | 49 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 1.3 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 294 mg/ 1500mg (19%) |
What is this food?
Pork leg pinaksiw (cnd) is a Filipino dish where pork leg is cooked in vinegar (and usually garlic, pepper, and sometimes bay leaves). It’s a protein-rich viand with some carbs from the cooking ingredients.
Why it matters to health
For health, pork leg pinaksiw helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. In this serving, it has 12.1 g total fat and 6.6 g carbohydrates, with 0.3 g fiber (so it’s not a fiber-heavy food). It also has 294 mg sodium, which matters if you’re trying to keep salt intake balanced—especially if you also eat bagoong, instant noodles, or other salty viands in the same day. The good part: vinegar-based cooking can make meals flavorful without needing extra sugar, but the key is pairing it with fiber-rich sides to round out the meal.
Healthier tips
- Portion: Keep pork leg to about 1/2 to 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then fill the rest with vegetables and rice (if you eat rice).
- Balance the plate: Add non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, okra) and/or a side salad to increase fiber and help you feel full longer.
- Watch sodium: If the dish tastes very salty, add more water/extra vinegar when reheating, and avoid pairing with other very salty foods.
- Choose your carbs wisely: If you have rice, go for a moderate serving; if you’re having bread or noodles, consider smaller rice portions.
- Meal frequency: Enjoy this as part of your 3 full meals, and keep it as a regular viand only when paired with lots of veggies and not too often with other fatty/salty dishes.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork Sinigang, Pork Adobo, Pinaksiw na Bangus, Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare, Sisig
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