Meat and Poultry / Offal
Pork lung
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 73kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 12.2 g/ 71g (17%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.8 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 2 g/ 348g (0.57%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.14%) |
Vit B1 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B2 | 0.41 mg/ 1mg (31%) high |
Vit B3 | 3.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (19%) source |
Vit C | 10 mg/ 70mg (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 14 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 159 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 3.1 mg/ 12mg (25%) source |
Sodium | 116 mg/ 1500mg (7%) low |
What is this food?
Pork lung is an organ meat (from the lungs) that’s mainly used as a protein in Filipino dishes. For every 100g, it has about 73 kcal and 1.8g total fat, with 212mg cholesterol and 116mg sodium. Carbs are low (~2g) and there’s no fiber.
Why it matters to health
As a protein food, pork lung helps support muscle repair and keeps you full when paired with rice and vegetables. It’s also low in carbs, which can fit well into a balanced meal. However, it has some saturated fat (about 0.64g per 100g) and high cholesterol (~212mg), plus sodium (~116mg), so it’s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions, especially if you’re watching cholesterol or blood pressure. Since it has no fiber, pairing it with vegetables and whole grains helps round out the meal.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat it as a side protein (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup cooked), not the whole plate.
- Pair with lots of gulay (e.g., pechay, kangkong, repolyo, sitaw) and add fiber from brown rice or mixed grains if available.
- Balance your plate: aim for 1/2 vegetables, 1/4 rice, 1/4 ulam (including pork lung).
- Be mindful of salty cooking: if it’s stewed/sautéed with soy sauce or bagoong, go easy on extra seasoning.
- For daily eating pattern: have it as part of your main meals (3 times/day) and not as a frequent snack.
Common Filipino dishes
Pork lung ginisa, Pork lung adobo, Pork lung with soy sauce and garlic, Pork lung sinigang, Pork lung with vegetables stir-fry
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