Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Lamb hind shank
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 48% |
| Calories | 124kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.6 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||
Total Fat | 4.6 g/ 42g (10%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.05 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.01%) |
Vit B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.21 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B3 | 6.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (40%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 7 mg/ 750mg (0.93%) |
Phosphorus | 108 mg/ 700mg (15%) |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Sodium | 62 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Lamb hind shank is a cut of lamb meat (from the lower leg area). It’s mainly a protein-rich food, with some natural fat and very little carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
This helps support muscle repair and keeps you full, especially when you include it in your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks a day. It also provides healthy energy from fat, but lamb hind shank has some saturated fat (about 1.84 g per 100 g) and sodium (about 62 mg per 100 g). Too much saturated fat over time can affect heart health, so it’s best to balance it with plenty of vegetables and choose cooking methods that don’t add too much extra fat or salt.
Healthier tips
- Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, broccoli, pechay, okra) to add fiber and volume to your plate.
- Use a smaller portion of lamb per meal, then fill the rest of the plate with vegetables and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs.
- Go for stewing, grilling, or roasting with less added oil; skim excess fat from soups/stews if possible.
- Watch the salt: if it’s marinated or cooked with salty sauces, reduce added seasoning.
- If you’re having it as a snack meal (like with bread or rice), keep the portion of meat moderate and add more vegetables.
Common Filipino dishes
Lamb kaldereta, lamb sinigang, nilagang tupa, ginataang tupa, adobo-style lamb
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