Meat and Poultry / Processed Meats
Sausage, pork
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 315kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 11.8 g/ 71g (16%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 22.7 g/ 42g (54%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 15.8 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.9 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.41%) |
Vit B1 | 0.23 mg/ 1mg (19%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 23 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 43 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Potassium | 165 mg/ 2000mg (8%) |
Sodium | 714 mg/ 1500mg (47%) |
Zinc | 1.7 mg/ 7mg (26%) source |
What is this food?
Pork sausage (pork-based sausage). It’s a processed meat that’s usually eaten as a protein, often with rice or bread, or as part of breakfast meals.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, it provides protein, but it’s also high in total fat (22.7g) and saturated fat (6.93g), plus cholesterol (65mg) and high sodium (714mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, especially if you also eat salty viands and processed foods in the same day. The good part: it can help you meet your protein needs for your meals and snacks, but it’s best to keep portions and frequency balanced so your overall diet stays heart-friendly.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat sausage as a side protein (e.g., a few slices) rather than the main viand every meal.
- Pair with fiber-rich foods: add lots of vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, carrots) and/or a serving of beans or brown rice to balance the meal.
- Watch the salt in the rest of the plate: if you have sausage, go lighter on bagoong, patis, soy sauce, and instant sauces.
- Choose cooking methods that reduce extra fat: grill, pan-sear with minimal oil, or bake; drain excess oil if needed.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use sausage more on occasional days, and fill most meals with fresh fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or legumes.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork sausage with garlic rice, Hotdog sandwich, Sausage omelet, Pancit with sausage, Macaroni salad with sausage
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