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Sausage, pork Nutrition Facts

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PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 315kcal / 2530kcal (12%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
22.7 g/ 42g (54%)
Saturated Fat
6.93 g/ 20g (34%)
Cholesterol
65 mg/ 300mg (21%)
Unsaturated Fat
13.07 g
Total Carbohydrates
15.8 g/ 348g (4%)
Dietary Fiber
0.9 g/ 20g (4%)
Protein
11.8 g/ 71g (16%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
2.9 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.41%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.23 mg/ 1mg (19%)
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Vitamin B2
0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%)
Vitamin B3
1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%)

Minerals

Calcium
23 mg/ 750mg (3%)
Iron
1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%)
Phosphorus
43 mg/ 700mg (6%)
Potassium
165 mg/ 2000mg (8%)
Sodium
714 mg/ 1500mg (47%)
Zinc
1.7 mg/ 7mg (26%)
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What is this food?
AI-assisted
Pork sausage (pork-based sausage). It’s a processed meat that’s usually eaten as a protein, often with rice or bread, or as part of breakfast meals.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Per 100g, it provides protein, but it’s also high in total fat (22.7g) and saturated fat (6.93g), plus cholesterol (65mg) and high sodium (714mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, especially if you also eat salty viands and processed foods in the same day. The good part: it can help you meet your protein needs for your meals and snacks, but it’s best to keep portions and frequency balanced so your overall diet stays heart-friendly.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions small: treat sausage as a side protein (e.g., a few slices) rather than the main viand every meal.
  • Pair with fiber-rich foods: add lots of vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, carrots) and/or a serving of beans or brown rice to balance the meal.
  • Watch the salt in the rest of the plate: if you have sausage, go lighter on bagoong, patis, soy sauce, and instant sauces.
  • Choose cooking methods that reduce extra fat: grill, pan-sear with minimal oil, or bake; drain excess oil if needed.
  • For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use sausage more on occasional days, and fill most meals with fresh fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or legumes.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork sausage with garlic rice, Hotdog sandwich, Sausage omelet, Pancit with sausage, Macaroni salad with sausage
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