Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Lamb flank
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 149kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 16.6 g/ 71g (23%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 9.2 g/ 42g (21%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B2 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 4.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 11 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 124 mg/ 700mg (17%) source |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Sodium | 76 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Lamb flank is a cut of lamb meat. It’s mainly a protein-rich food, with little to no carbohydrates and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Lamb flank helps support your body’s needs for protein for muscle repair and growth. It also has cholesterol (about 52 mg per 100 g) and saturated fat (about 3.5 g per 100 g), which can add up if portions are big or eaten too often. The good part: it has 0 g carbs and 0 g fiber, so pairing it with vegetables and whole grains helps balance your plate. Sodium is relatively low here (about 76 mg per 100 g), but the overall sodium can change depending on how it’s cooked (e.g., with salty sauces).
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks daily routine, use lamb flank as your protein portion and keep the serving size reasonable (about 1 palm-sized portion per meal).
- Build a balanced plate: add non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, broccoli) and a carb source like brown rice, kamote, or whole grain bread.
- Choose cooking methods that use less added fat: grill, roast, or stew with less oil. If using sauces, go lighter on salty condiments.
- If you’re eating it more than once a week, balance the rest of the week with other proteins like fish, eggs, tofu, or chicken.
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare, Nilaga, Ginataang Lamb, Lamb Caldereta, Lamb Sinigang
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