Meat and Poultry / Processed Meats
Sausage, mortadella
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 260kcal / 2530kcal (10%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 8.6 g/ 71g (12%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 22.1 g/ 42g (52%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6.7 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 2.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (13%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 38 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 101 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 1037 mg/ 1500mg (69%) |
What is this food?
Sausage or mortadella—processed meat usually made from finely ground pork (sometimes mixed with other meats) and seasoned, then cured/smoked.
Why it matters to health
This is a good source of protein, but per 100g it’s also high in total fat (22.1g) and saturated fat (8.28g), plus sodium (1037mg) and cholesterol (49mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to keep blood pressure in a healthy range, and too much saturated fat can affect heart health over time. Since it’s usually eaten in small portions, it can still fit in your day—especially if you balance it with vegetables, fruits, and high-fiber foods.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: try 1–2 slices (or about 30–50g) per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with rice (or other carbs), vegetables, and a bit of fruit.
- Balance the meal: add at least 1–2 servings of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, tomatoes) to support fiber and fullness.
- Watch sodium: if you’re having sausage/mortadella, go lighter on salty condiments (toyo, patis, bagoong) and choose less salty sides.
- Use it as an add-on, not the main: mix small amounts into fried rice, pasta, or omelets with lots of vegetables.
- For snacks (1–2 per day), choose lower-sodium options more often (like yogurt, fruit, nuts in small portions) instead of processed meats.
Common Filipino dishes
Sausage and egg, Spam or luncheon meat with rice, Filipino breakfast tocino/tapa with garlic rice, Macaroni salad with mortadella, Arroz caldo with sausage, Fried rice with sausage
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