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Lamb lung Nutrition Facts

Tupa baga
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 95kcal / 2530kcal (3%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
1.7 g/ 42g (4%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.58 g/ 20g (2%)
low
Unsaturated Fat
0.67 g
Total Carbohydrates
2.5 g/ 348g (0.72%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
17.3 g/ 71g (24%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0.9 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.13%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%)
Vitamin B2
0.43 mg/ 1mg (33%)
high
Vitamin B3
4.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%)
source

Minerals

Calcium
19 mg/ 750mg (2%)
Iron
1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%)
Phosphorus
172 mg/ 700mg (24%)
source
Sodium
175 mg/ 1500mg (11%)
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Lamb lung is an organ meat (from the lungs of lamb). It’s mainly eaten as a protein dish, often cooked until tender and seasoned with spices and sauces.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Lamb lung provides protein to help build and repair body tissues. It also has some fat—including saturated fat—and a small amount of carbs. It’s relatively lower in fiber (0 g), so pairing it with vegetables and other fiber-rich foods helps your meals feel fuller and supports healthy digestion. It also has sodium (about 175 mg per 100 g), so if it’s prepared with salty seasonings or sauces, keep an eye on the overall salt in the day.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, ampalaya) and a fiber source (e.g., brown rice, whole grains, or beans) to balance the low fiber.
  • Use lighter seasoning when possible (less soy sauce, bagoong, or salty broth). Flavor with garlic, onion, herbs, and spices.
  • For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), treat lamb lung as a main protein for one meal, then fill the rest of the plate with vegetables and a sensible portion of rice or other carbs.
  • If you’re watching cholesterol or heart health, choose smaller portions and rotate with other leaner protein options (fish, chicken, tofu).
Common Filipino dishes
Lamb lung ginisa, lamb lung adobo-style, pinakbet with organ meat, chopsuey with organ meat, menudo with organ meat
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