Meat and Poultry / Offal
Beef lung
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 87% |
| Calories | 98kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 17.2 g/ 71g (24%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.8 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.2 g/ 348g (0.92%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.68%) |
Vit B1 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B3 | 3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (18%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 40 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 144 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 3.8 mg/ 12mg (31%) source |
Sodium | 190 mg/ 1500mg (12%) |
What is this food?
Beef lung is an organ meat (from the lungs) that’s mainly used as a protein viand. For 100g, it provides about 98 kcal and is rich in protein.
Why it matters to health
Beef lung helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also has cholesterol (about 174 mg per 100g) and saturated fat (about 0.62 g), plus sodium (about 190 mg), so it’s best to balance it with other food groups (vegetables, carbs in proper portions, and healthy fats). Since it’s an organ meat, keeping portions reasonable helps you enjoy it without overdoing saturated fat and cholesterol.
Healthier tips
- Keep the portion to about 1/4 to 1/3 of your plate for protein, especially if you’re having rice or noodles.
- Pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, sayote, carrots) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
- Go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis, broth) and choose lighter seasoning when possible to manage sodium.
- For snacks, focus on fruits, yogurt, or nuts instead of adding more meat/processed foods.
- Enjoy it occasionally as part of variety—rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan, Beef lung ginisa, Beef lung with soy sauce and garlic, Nilaga (with organ meat), Kare-kare (with mixed meats)
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