Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Pork, sweet cured
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 206kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 11.2 g/ 71g (15%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 6.4 g/ 42g (15%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 25.9 g/ 348g (7%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.05 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.01%) |
Vit B1 | 0.23 mg/ 1mg (19%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 61 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 166 mg/ 700mg (23%) source |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Potassium | 168 mg/ 2000mg (8%) |
Sodium | 1037 mg/ 1500mg (69%) |
Zinc | 1.5 mg/ 7mg (23%) source |
What is this food?
Sweet cured pork (like sweet cured/ham-style pork), a pork-based protein that’s cured and sweetened.
Why it matters to health
This food can be filling because it provides protein, but per 100 g it also has high sodium (1037 mg) and lots of sugar (20.2 g). It also has fat (6.4 g) with saturated fat (2.2 g) and cholesterol (47 mg). For everyday health, these nutrients matter because too much sodium and saturated fat can make it harder to keep blood pressure and heart health in a good range, and added sugar can add up quickly across the day. The good part: when you eat it in the right portion and frequency, it can still fit into a balanced meal.
Healthier tips
- Use it as a small add-on to meals (e.g., toppings or a side), not the main bulk of the plate.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, broccoli) and fiber-rich carbs (brown rice, kamote, or whole grains) to balance the higher sugar and sodium.
- Since it’s salty and sweet, keep it to 1–2 times per week and watch how much you take per serving.
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks day: if you have sweet cured pork at lunch, choose lower-salt snacks (fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions) for the rest of the day.
- Rinse or drain if the product is very salty, and avoid combining it with other salty items (instant noodles, processed cheese, salted fish) in the same meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Sweet cured pork (ham) with rice, hamonado (sweet pork stew), tortang ham (ham omelet), ham and cheese sandwich, arroz caldo with ham
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