Meat and Poultry / Offal
Pork spleen, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 94kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 15.2 g/ 71g (21%) | ||||
Total Fat | 3.7 g/ 42g (8%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 6.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.93%) |
Vit B1 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.26 mg/ 1mg (20%) source |
Vit B3 | 2.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (18%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 178 mg/ 700mg (25%) source |
Iron | 5.4 mg/ 12mg (45%) high |
Sodium | 64 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Boiled pork spleen (usually called “pork spleen” or “dinuguan spleen” depending on the dish), a type of organ meat that’s mainly a protein-rich food.
Why it matters to health
Pork spleen is a good source of protein, which helps with building and repairing body tissues and supports feeling full between meals. It also has some fat (about 3.7 g per 100 g) and a small amount of sodium (64 mg per 100 g). Since it’s an organ meat, it’s best to include it as part of a balanced plate—pair it with vegetables and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs—so your meals stay well-rounded.
Healthier tips
- Serve a small-to-medium portion (about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked, depending on your appetite and your other food).
- Build your plate: half non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, sayote), quarter protein (pork spleen), and quarter carbs (rice or kamote).
- Keep it lighter: choose boiled or lightly cooked versions; go easy on salty sauces.
- Since you eat 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, place this protein in a main meal, not every day—rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, and beans.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan (with pork parts), Pork spleen stew, Boiled pork spleen with vinegar and garlic, Sizzling pork organ (lightly cooked), Pork organ soup
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