Meat and Poultry
Pork, suckling, belly
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 174kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 18.3 g/ 71g (25%) | ||||
Total Fat | 11.2 g/ 42g (26%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 10.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.22 mg/ 1mg (18%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.4 mg/ 1mg (30%) source |
Vit B3 | 4.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 11 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 131 mg/ 700mg (18%) source |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Sodium | 23 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Pork belly (suckling pork belly) — a fatty cut of pork, usually served as crispy or braised meat. Per 100 g, it provides protein but is also high in total fat and saturated fat.
Why it matters to health
Pork belly can help you meet your daily protein needs for growth, repair, and keeping you full. However, because it’s high in total fat (11.2 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (4.08 g per 100 g), it’s best to enjoy it in smaller portions, especially if you also eat other fatty meats, fried foods, or processed snacks. It’s also relatively low in carbs and fiber (0 g), so pairing it with vegetables, legumes, or whole grains helps balance your meals. Sodium is not very high here (23 mg per 100 g), but the way it’s cooked (e.g., salty sauces, seasoning, or added salt) can change the sodium a lot.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions smaller: treat pork belly as a “meat topping/main flavor,” not the whole plate—aim for about 1/4 to 1/3 of your plate for meat.
- Balance your plate: add at least 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, pechay, kangkong, cabbage) and include a serving of rice or other carbs only as needed.
- Choose cooking methods when possible: try less oil/less frying; consider braising/roasting with lighter seasoning.
- For snacks and the rest of the day: if you had pork belly at lunch or dinner, choose lighter options for the next meal (e.g., soup with veggies, grilled fish, or tofu).
- Watch frequency: enjoy it occasionally, while rotating with leaner proteins (fish, chicken breast, tofu, eggs).
Common Filipino dishes
Lechon kawali, Crispy pata, Pork belly sisig, Adobong pork belly, Kare-kare with pork belly, Sinigang na baboy
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