Meat and Poultry / Offal
Pork, suckling, blood
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 56kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 11.5 g/ 71g (16%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0 g/ 42g (0%) low | ||||
Total Carbs | 2.6 g/ 348g (0.75%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.29%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 8 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 23 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
What is this food?
Suckling pork and blood (often served as a rich pork-and-blood dish). It’s mainly a protein food, with some carbs and a little sugar coming from the blood.
Why it matters to health
This dish can help your body build and maintain muscles because it’s a good source of protein. It also provides some energy, but it’s typically low in fiber, so it’s best paired with vegetables and other fiber-rich foods to support healthy digestion. Since the total fat listed here is very low per 100g, the main health focus is still on balance: pair it with rice or other carbs in the right portion and add vegetables so your meals stay well-rounded.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions steady: treat it as your protein for one meal, not the whole plate.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, ampalaya) to add fiber and volume.
- Choose a reasonable rice serving (or mix rice with more vegetables) especially if you also have starchy sides.
- If you’re having this as a main viand, balance the rest of the day with lighter snacks like fruit or yogurt, so you still get 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks without overdoing heavy foods.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan, Lechon kawali, Sizzling pork, Pork blood stew, Inihaw na baboy
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