Meat and Poultry / Processed Meats
Potted meat spread, w/ cereal, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 186kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 7.7 g/ 71g (10%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 9.9 g/ 42g (23%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 16.6 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.43%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B3 | 1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 33 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 37 mg/ 700mg (5%) |
Iron | 10.3 mg/ 12mg (85%) high |
Potassium | 207 mg/ 2000mg (10%) |
Sodium | 674 mg/ 1500mg (44%) |
Zinc | 1.5 mg/ 7mg (23%) source |
Allergen Info
Gluten
Wheat
Corn
What is this food?
Potted meat spread with cereal. It’s a ready-to-eat protein spread (often served on bread or crackers) paired with cereal as a quick meal or snack.
Why it matters to health
This combo can help with energy and protein, but it’s also typically high in saturated fat (7.12 g per 100 g), cholesterol (125 mg), and sodium (674 mg). Too much sodium can add up over the day, especially if you also eat salty viands and instant noodles. The carbohydrates (16.6 g) and sugar (6.3 g) can be okay for a snack or part of a meal, but pairing it with cereal means you’ll want to watch total portions so you don’t end up with too much calories and salt in one sitting. Fiber is modest (1.7 g), so it’s better when you add fruits or vegetables for better fullness and digestion.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller portion of the potted meat (about 1–2 tablespoons) and increase the cereal portion with more whole-grain options if available.
- Balance your plate: add a fruit (banana, apple, orange) or a side of non-starchy vegetables if you can.
- Choose lower-sodium versions when available, and avoid adding extra salt (like soy sauce or patis) on top.
- For daily eating: keep this as a snack or occasional breakfast, not every day, and pair it with other meals that have leaner proteins (fish, chicken, eggs) and more fiber (vegetables, beans).
- Drink water and aim for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day—so this doesn’t crowd out healthier choices.
Common Filipino dishes
Pandesal with egg and tomato, Lugaw with egg, Tuna sandwich, Tocino with garlic rice, Arroz caldo with toppings
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