Meat and Poultry
Pork spare rib
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 46% |
| Calories | 293kcal / 2530kcal (11%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14.6 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 26.1 g/ 42g (62%) | ||||||
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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 | 0.41 mg/ 1mg (34%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.17 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B3 | 4.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%) source |
Vit C | 2 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 58 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 147 mg/ 700mg (21%) source |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 60 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Pork spare rib—usually a fatty cut of pork cooked with seasonings. It’s mainly a protein food, but it also has a good amount of fat and sodium depending on how it’s prepared.
Why it matters to health
For health, pork spare rib helps with protein for muscle repair and growth. However, per 100g it has 26.1g total fat and 8.4g saturated fat, plus 89mg cholesterol. It’s also low in carbs and fiber (0g fiber), so it works best when paired with vegetables and fiber-rich sides. Sodium is also a consideration—this food has 60mg sodium per 100g, and restaurant or home recipes can be higher if it’s braised or sauced. Keeping it in a balanced portion helps you enjoy it while supporting heart-friendly eating.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions reasonable: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of pork ribs per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with veggies and a fiber source.
- Balance your plate: add 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, broccoli) and 1/2–1 cup brown rice or mixed grains if you eat rice.
- Choose lighter cooking when possible: prefer grilling, baking, or skimming excess oil from the sauce.
- Watch sodium: go easy on salty sauces (soy, patis, seasoning mixes) and limit extra dipping sauces.
- Fit it into your daily pattern: since you’ll have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, enjoy ribs at one meal, and choose leaner options for the other meals if you can.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork Sinigang, Crispy Pata, Adobong Kangkong with Pork, Barbecue (Pork Ribs), Kalderetang Baboy, Lechon Kawali
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