Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
Tortang talong
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 4 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 152g |
| Calories | 250kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 23.08 g/ 42g (54%) | ||||||||||
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Total Carbs | 5.89 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||||||
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Protein | 4.64 g/ 71g (6%) | ||||||||||
Vitamins
Vit A | 13.61 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B3 | 0.63 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 3 mg/ 70mg (4%) |
Minerals
Sodium | 387.2 mg/ 1500mg (25%) |
Calcium | 22.63 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.83 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 72.79 mg/ 700mg (10%) |
Potassium | 263.96 mg/ 2000mg (13%) |
Zinc | 0.36 mg/ 7mg (5%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Eggplant (400g) veg |
| Egg, chicken, whole (112g) protein |
| Salt, coarse (4g) seasoning |
| KAJONAS COOKING OIL (90ml) fat |
What is this food?
Tortang talong is a Filipino egg dish made with grilled or roasted eggplant (talong) mixed with beaten eggs, then pan-fried until set. It’s usually served as a main viand or part of a meal.
Why it matters to health
Eggplant adds fiber and helps you feel full, while eggs provide protein to support muscle and keep you satisfied between meals. In your serving, the main things to watch are the total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium—these can add up if the dish is cooked with lots of oil or if you eat it frequently. The good news: with balanced portions and not overloading the oil, tortang talong can fit well into a daily eating pattern of 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
- Use a nonstick pan or just enough oil to lightly coat the pan.
- Keep the portion to about 1 serving (around 152 g), then pair with extra vegetables (e.g., ensaladang pipino, tomatoes, or mixed greens).
- If you’re watching cholesterol or saturated fat, consider using more eggplant and less egg (or mix with additional egg whites if available).
- Go easy on salty sides (like bagoong or salted fish) to help manage sodium.
- For a balanced plate: add a serving of carbs (like rice or kamote) only if it’s your main meal, and include a vegetable side.
Common Filipino dishes
Tortang talong, Tortang giniling, Tortang talong with bagoong, Tortang kamote, Itlog na maalat
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