Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
sinigang na baboy
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 6 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 643g |
| Calories | 680kcal / 2530kcal (26%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 25.89 g/ 71g (36%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 56.67 g/ 42g (134%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 15.5 g/ 348g (4%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.93 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.56%) |
Vit B1 | 0.72 mg/ 1mg (60%) |
Vit B2 | 0.33 mg/ 1mg (25%) |
Vit B3 | 7.61 mg NE/ 16mg NE (47%) |
Vit C | 22.16 mg/ 70mg (31%) |
Vitamin B5 | 0 mg/ 5mg (0%) |
Vit B6 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vit B9 | 1.17 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.29%) |
Vit B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Vit E | 0.04 mg AT/ 10mg AT (0.4%) |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vit K | 0.87 mcg/ 61mcg (1%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 116.52 mg/ 750mg (15%) |
Phosphorus | 307.79 mg/ 700mg (43%) |
Iron | 3.46 mg/ 12mg (28%) |
Sodium | 1563.25 mg/ 1500mg (104%) |
Potassium | 345.03 mg/ 2000mg (17%) |
Zinc | 0.2 mg/ 7mg (3%) |
Copper | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Magnesium | 7.81 mg/ 240mg (3%) |
Manganese | 0.02 mg/ 2mg (0.87%) |
Selenium | 0.03 µg/ 38µg (0.08%) |
Recipe Ingredients
What is this food?
Sinigang na baboy is a Filipino sour soup made with pork (baboy) cooked in a tamarind (sinigang) broth, usually with vegetables like kangkong, radish, okra, and sometimes gabi (taro).
Why it matters to health
This dish is filling because it has protein from pork and some fiber from vegetables (about 4.4g per serving). However, it’s also relatively high in sodium (about 1563mg) and fat (about 56.7g total fat, with saturated fat about 20.6g). 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. The good news: sinigang can fit well in a daily eating pattern when you balance portions and pair it with lighter sides.
Healthier tips
- Portion: Aim for about 1 bowl per meal, then add more non-starchy veggies (like kangkong, string beans, cabbage) to help you feel full without adding too much fat.
- Choose leaner pork: Use lean cuts (e.g., kasim/loin parts) or trim visible fat.
- Control sodium: If you use packaged sinigang mix, use less than the recommended amount, and taste first. You can also add more water and extra vegetables to stretch the broth.
- Boost fiber: Add more vegetables; keep gabi to a moderate amount if you’re watching carbs.
- Balance the plate: Pair with 1–2 servings of rice depending on your activity level (or choose brown rice/half rice if needed), plus a side of fresh fruit or yogurt if you have it as a snack.
- Frequency: Since it’s higher in sodium and saturated fat, enjoy it regularly but not every day—rotate with other viands and soups.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na baboy, Adobo (pork or chicken), Kare-kare, Bulalo, Tinola
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