adobo

1 tbsp/17 g

adobo

About This Food

Adobo is a popular Filipino dish. Calories in adobo is 17.4. It is generally made with meat or seafood braised in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and black peppercorns. Adobo provides protein and sodium. It also contains iron, particularly if made with meat. While delicious, adobo can be high in sodium due to the soy sauce. For most people, a serving of adobo per day can be part of a balanced diet. However, those watching their sodium intake should be mindful of portion sizes. Overall, adobo's effect on weight management can be neutral, depending on the cut of meat and portion size. Try using leaner cuts of meat to reduce the fat content.

Calorie Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off 1 tbsp (17 calories) of adobo:

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Walking
0h 5m
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Jogging
0h 2m
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Cycling
0h 1m
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Swimming
0h 1m
* Estimates are based on an average adult (~70 kg / 155 lb).

Three macronutrients

Total Calories
18.5
NameCalories%
Carb
7.4kcal40%
Protein
1.5kcal8%
Fat
9.6kcal52%

Trace elements

NameValue%Daily Value
Calcium3.3mg0%
Iron0.3mg2%
Sodium71.6mg3%
Potassium62.3mg1%
Phosphorus5.8mg0%
Vitamin C0.1mg0%
Vitamin A24.3µg3%
Vitamin D0 IU0%
Vitamin B-60.1mg5%
Vitamin B-120µg0%
Magnesium3.1mg1%
Zinc0mg0%
Selenium0.2µg0%