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Pork, suckling, intestine, small Nutrition Facts

Baboy litsunin, bitukang maliit
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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 61kcal / 2530kcal (2%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.9 g/ 42g (2%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.36 g/ 20g (1%)
low
Unsaturated Fat
0.35 g
Total Carbohydrates
0.6 g/ 348g (0.17%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
12.5 g/ 71g (17%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
10.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%)
Vitamin B2
0.42 mg/ 1mg (32%)
high
Vitamin B3
2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (12%)

Minerals

Calcium
9 mg/ 750mg (1%)
Iron
2.5 mg/ 12mg (20%)
source
Phosphorus
158 mg/ 700mg (22%)
source
Sodium
101 mg/ 1500mg (6%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
This is small pork intestine (suckling pork intestine), a type of organ meat. It’s mainly used as a protein ingredient in savory dishes.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Organ meats like pork intestine can provide protein, but this specific item is also relatively high in saturated fat (0.360 g per 100 g) and has sodium (101 mg per 100 g). Too much saturated fat and sodium over time can make it harder to keep heart health in a good range. On the positive side, it’s low in carbs and sugar (0 g sugar), so it can fit into meals when paired with vegetables and balanced portions.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions small: treat it as a “protein add-on” rather than the main bulk of the meal.
  • Pair with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, repolyo) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
  • Go easy on salty sauces and broths; choose less-salty seasoning when possible.
  • For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), include this in one meal, not in every meal.
  • If you’re cooking it, try grilling/boiling first and then sauté lightly to reduce extra added fat.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork intestine (isaw) with barbecue sauce, Dinuguan (pork blood stew) with intestines, Chicharon (pork intestines/skin), Sisig with pork parts, Lechon kawali with pork offal, Adobong bituka
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