Chicharon (Plain)
Plain Fried Pork Rinds
Yes, keto as served. About 1g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Filipino dishes.
1gNet carbs
1gTotal carbs
0gFibre
35gProtein
35gFat
450Calories
What it is
Deep-fried pork rinds, often seasoned simply with salt. A naturally high-fat, high-protein, zero-carb snack or appetizer.
Key ingredients
Pork skin, salt, cooking oil (typically lard or vegetable oil).
Optional tweaks
Request plain, unseasoned chicharon or confirm no sugar in seasoning. Avoid any sweet dipping sauces.
Watch out for
Some commercial or restaurant-made chicharon can have sugary seasonings; dipping sauces can be high in sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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