Meat and Poultry / Offal
Pork uterus
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 94% |
| Calories | 77kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 15.4 g/ 71g (21%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1.7 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||
Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.32%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 1.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 62 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 103 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Sodium | 128 mg/ 1500mg (8%) |
What is this food?
Pork uterus (part of pork offal). It’s a lean protein source with very little carbs and fiber.
Why it matters to health
This food gives you protein to help build and repair body tissues, and it has no carbohydrates, so it fits well with balanced meals (especially when you already have rice or other carbs on the side). It also has sodium (about 128 mg per 100 g), which can add up if you eat salty versions or if you combine it with other salty viands. It has some fat (about 1.7 g per 100 g), so portion size still matters for keeping your overall daily intake balanced.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with rice or other carbs in a reasonable serving, plus lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, ampalaya, carrots) to balance the meal.
- Choose cooking methods that are lighter: stew, ginisa with less oil, or grilled instead of very oily or heavily fried versions.
- Go easy on salty sauces (soy, bagoong, patis) and taste as you cook to manage sodium.
- If you’re eating this as part of your 3 meals, keep it as a main protein portion and not the only item on the plate—add vegetables and a controlled amount of carbs.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan, Pork giniling, Adobong baboy (offal version), Crispy pata with offal, Sisig (offal-based)
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