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Pork spare rib Nutrition Facts

Baboy tadyang
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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 46%
Calories 293kcal / 2530kcal (11%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
26.1 g/ 42g (62%)
Saturated Fat
8.4 g/ 20g (42%)
Cholesterol
89 mg/ 300mg (29%)
Unsaturated Fat
13.94 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
14.6 g/ 71g (20%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.04%)
Vitamin C
2 mg/ 70mg (2%)
Vitamin B1
0.41 mg/ 1mg (34%)
high
Vitamin B2
0.17 mg/ 1mg (13%)
Vitamin B3
4.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%)
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Minerals

Calcium
58 mg/ 750mg (7%)
Iron
1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%)
Phosphorus
147 mg/ 700mg (21%)
source
Sodium
60 mg/ 1500mg (4%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Pork spare rib—usually a fatty cut of pork cooked with seasonings. It’s mainly a protein food, but it also has a good amount of fat and sodium depending on how it’s prepared.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
For health, pork spare rib helps with protein for muscle repair and growth. However, per 100g it has 26.1g total fat and 8.4g saturated fat, plus 89mg cholesterol. It’s also low in carbs and fiber (0g fiber), so it works best when paired with vegetables and fiber-rich sides. Sodium is also a consideration—this food has 60mg sodium per 100g, and restaurant or home recipes can be higher if it’s braised or sauced. Keeping it in a balanced portion helps you enjoy it while supporting heart-friendly eating.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions reasonable: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of pork ribs per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with veggies and a fiber source.
  • Balance your plate: add 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, broccoli) and 1/2–1 cup brown rice or mixed grains if you eat rice.
  • Choose lighter cooking when possible: prefer grilling, baking, or skimming excess oil from the sauce.
  • Watch sodium: go easy on salty sauces (soy, patis, seasoning mixes) and limit extra dipping sauces.
  • Fit it into your daily pattern: since you’ll have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, enjoy ribs at one meal, and choose leaner options for the other meals if you can.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork Sinigang, Crispy Pata, Adobong Kangkong with Pork, Barbecue (Pork Ribs), Kalderetang Baboy, Lechon Kawali
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