Meat and Poultry / Offal
Pork, suckling, liver
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 116kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 16 g/ 71g (22%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.8 g/ 42g (6%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 537.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (76%) high |
Vit B1 | 0.37 mg/ 1mg (30%) source |
Vit B2 | 2.59 mg/ 1mg (199%) high |
Vit B3 | 8.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (50%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 184 mg/ 700mg (26%) source |
Iron | 16.3 mg/ 12mg (135%) high |
Sodium | 82 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Suckling pork liver (pork liver). It’s a protein-rich food, usually served as a viand or part of a mixed dish.
Why it matters to health
Pork liver helps support your daily protein needs for growth, repair, and keeping you full. It also provides important nutrients, but this food can be higher in saturated fat (0.9 g per 100 g) and cholesterol (231 mg per 100 g). It’s also relatively low in fiber (0 g) and has some sodium (82 mg), so pairing it with fiber-rich sides helps balance the meal. Since it’s calorie-dense for its portion, keeping portions reasonable supports a healthy overall diet.
Healthier tips
- Keep your serving size around 1 palm-sized portion (about 50–100 g) and enjoy it a few times a week, not every day.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya) and fiber-rich carbs in proper portions (e.g., 1/2–1 cup cooked rice or a serving of brown rice/vegetables).
- Choose cooking methods like stewing, grilling, or sautéing with less oil. If it’s fried, use smaller portions.
- Balance the day: if you have liver for lunch, make your dinner lighter in fat (more vegetables, leaner protein, or fish).
- Watch sodium if it’s salty or with lots of sauce—go easy on added salty condiments.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork liver with sauce (ginisang atay), Adobong atay, Dinuguan (pork blood stew), Lechon kawali with liver sauce, Kare-kare with liver
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