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Pork head Nutrition Facts

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PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 60%
Calories 326kcal / 2530kcal (12%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
28.8 g/ 42g (68%)
Total Carbohydrates
2.3 g/ 348g (0.66%)
Protein
14.4 g/ 71g (20%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
1.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%)
Vitamin B2
0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%)
Vitamin B3
2.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (14%)

Minerals

Calcium
244 mg/ 750mg (32%)
high
Iron
2.4 mg/ 12mg (20%)
source
Phosphorus
192 mg/ 700mg (27%)
source
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Pork head (usually boiled or stewed pork parts from the head), a protein-rich viand made from fatty cuts.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
This food can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. However, it’s also high in total fat (about 28.8g per 100g), so frequent large servings may add up in calories and saturated fat. Carbs are low (about 2.3g), so it won’t be your main energy source—your meal balance will depend on what you pair it with (rice, vegetables, and sauces).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions small: aim for about 1/4 to 1/3 cup cooked (or roughly 50–75g) per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and a reasonable amount of rice.
  • Choose cooking methods that reduce extra oil (boil, simmer, or stew). Skim off visible fat from the broth if it’s oily.
  • Pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, repolyo, carrots) and add a fiber-rich side (like ensaladang gulay) to help balance the meal.
  • Watch the sauce: salty, oily sauces can increase sodium and make the meal heavier.
  • If you eat this as a main viand, consider lighter snacks later (e.g., fruit or yogurt) instead of another heavy food.
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare, Dinuguan, Crispy pata, Pork sisig, Lechon kawali, Pork head stew
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