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menudo Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
4 Servings Per Container
Serving Size: 779g
Calories 1462kcal / 2530kcal (57%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
103.98 g/ 42g (247%)
Saturated Fat
28.67 g/ 20g (143%)
Cholesterol
197.62 mg/ 300mg (65%)
Unsaturated Fat
66.15 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0.04 mg/ 300mg (0.01%)
low
Total Carbohydrates
69.42 g/ 348g (19%)
Dietary Fiber
7.86 g/ 20g (39%)
Sugar
23.57 g/ 63g (37%)
Protein
63.89 g/ 71g (89%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
1700.63 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (242%)
high
Vitamin C
42.6 mg/ 70mg (60%)
Vitamin D
0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%)
Vitamin E
3.01 mg AT/ 10mg AT (30%)
Vitamin K
21.31 mcg/ 61mcg (34%)
Vitamin B1
1.3 mg/ 1mg (108%)
Vitamin B2
2.14 mg/ 1mg (164%)
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Vitamin B3
15.07 mg NE/ 16mg NE (94%)
Vitamin B5
0 mg/ 5mg (0%)
Vitamin B6
0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%)
Vitamin B9
19.07 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (4%)
Vitamin B12
0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%)

Minerals

Calcium
182.45 mg/ 750mg (24%)
Copper
0.12 mg/ 1mg (13%)
Iron
21.93 mg/ 12mg (182%)
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Magnesium
19.82 mg/ 240mg (8%)
Manganese
0.05 mg/ 2mg (2%)
Phosphorus
690.4 mg/ 700mg (98%)
Potassium
252.84 mg/ 2000mg (12%)
Selenium
0.72 µg/ 38µg (1%)
Sodium
2289.77 mg/ 1500mg (152%)
Zinc
0.93 mg/ 7mg (14%)
Recipe Source
Added by: juan20
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Menudo is a Filipino stew usually made with pork (often with liver), tomato sauce, and vegetables like carrots and potatoes, sometimes with raisins and bell pepper. It’s typically served as a main ulam—rich and filling.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Menudo can be a good source of protein from the pork, and it also provides some fiber from the vegetables (about 7.9 g per serving). However, this version is also very high in fat (about 104 g) and saturated fat (about 28.7 g), with high cholesterol (about 198 mg) and a lot of sodium (about 2,290 mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, and too much saturated fat can affect heart health over time. The carbs (about 69 g) and sugar (about 23.6 g) also mean it’s best to keep portions balanced, especially if you already have rice and other carb-heavy sides in the same meal.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Portion first: Serve a smaller ladle of menudo and pair it with more vegetables.
  • Balance the plate: For your 3 full meals, keep rice to a reasonable serving and add a side of fresh salad or non-starchy veggies.
  • Lower the fat: Choose leaner cuts of pork, and skim off excess oil from the sauce if it’s oily.
  • Watch salt: Go easy on added salt/seasoning; let the tomato flavor do more of the work.
  • Mind the sweetness: If using raisins, use a smaller amount to help reduce added sugar.
  • Frequency: Enjoy menudo, but not every day—have it a few times a month, especially if you’re also eating other salty or fatty ulam.
Common Filipino dishes
Menudo, Adobo, Sinigang, Kare-kare, Lechon Kawali, Bicol Express
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Disclaimer
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