Meat and Poultry / Offal
Pork, suckling, intestine, small
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 61kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 12.5 g/ 71g (17%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.9 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0.6 g/ 348g (0.17%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 10.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B2 | 0.42 mg/ 1mg (32%) high |
Vit B3 | 2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (12%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 9 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 158 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 2.5 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Sodium | 101 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
This is small pork intestine (suckling pork intestine), a type of organ meat. It’s mainly used as a protein ingredient in savory dishes.
Why it matters to health
Organ meats like pork intestine can provide protein, but this specific item is also relatively high in saturated fat (0.360 g per 100 g) and has sodium (101 mg per 100 g). Too much saturated fat and sodium over time can make it harder to keep heart health in a good range. On the positive side, it’s low in carbs and sugar (0 g sugar), so it can fit into meals when paired with vegetables and balanced portions.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat it as a “protein add-on” rather than the main bulk of the meal.
- Pair with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, repolyo) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
- Go easy on salty sauces and broths; choose less-salty seasoning when possible.
- For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), include this in one meal, not in every meal.
- If you’re cooking it, try grilling/boiling first and then sauté lightly to reduce extra added fat.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork intestine (isaw) with barbecue sauce, Dinuguan (pork blood stew) with intestines, Chicharon (pork intestines/skin), Sisig with pork parts, Lechon kawali with pork offal, Adobong bituka
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