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Pork leg Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 58%
Calories 203kcal / 2530kcal (8%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
13.6 g/ 42g (32%)
Saturated Fat
4.71 g/ 20g (23%)
Cholesterol
53 mg/ 300mg (17%)
Unsaturated Fat
7.49 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
20.2 g/ 71g (28%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.04%)
Vitamin C
2 mg/ 70mg (2%)
Vitamin B1
0.34 mg/ 1mg (28%)
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Vitamin B2
0.28 mg/ 1mg (21%)
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Vitamin B3
3.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%)
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Minerals

Calcium
32 mg/ 750mg (4%)
Iron
0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%)
Phosphorus
131 mg/ 700mg (18%)
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Sodium
101 mg/ 1500mg (6%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Pork leg is a type of pork cut that’s mostly used as a protein source in meals like adobo, sinigang, or ginataan. For every 100g, it provides about 203 kcal and 13.6g total fat, with 4.7g saturated fat and 53mg cholesterol (no carbs, no fiber).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Because pork leg is mainly fat and protein, it helps you feel full and supports muscle repair—especially when you pair it with vegetables and rice in the right portions. However, it also has saturated fat (4.7g per 100g) and sodium (101mg per 100g), so frequent large servings—especially when cooked with salty sauces—can make it easier to go over your daily needs for saturated fat and salt. Since it has 0g fiber, pairing it with vegetables, legumes, or fruit helps balance digestion and overall meal quality.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use a balanced plate: 1/4 pork leg, 1/4 rice or other carbs, and 1/2 vegetables (or add a side of gulay).
  • Choose smaller portions (e.g., about 60–90g cooked pork leg per meal) and stretch it with more vegetables.
  • When cooking, go easy on salty seasonings (soy sauce, patis, seasoning mixes). Add flavor with garlic, onion, vinegar, herbs, and spices.
  • For snacks and extra meals, keep pork leg to your main meals and add lighter options for snacks (fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
  • Include fiber daily: add malunggay, kangkong, pechay, okra, or beans to your lunch/dinner.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork Sinigang, Pork Adobo, Pork Menudo, Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare, Ginataang Pork
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