Beef Lungs, Raw, Nutrition Facts
Beef lungs are a type of organ meat that are not commonly consumed in many cultures. However, they are used in some traditional dishes, particularly in soups and stews. Here are the nutrition facts for 100 grams of raw beef lungs:
- Calories: 92
- Total Fat: 2.5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Cholesterol: 252 milligrams
- Sodium: 103 milligrams
- Total Carbohydrates: 0 gram
- Protein: 16.2 grams
Beef lungs are a good source of protein and several important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, iron, and zinc. However, they are also very high in cholesterol, with one serving providing over 80% of the recommended daily intake. For this reason, it is recommended that beef lungs be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Additionally, it is important to cook beef lungs thoroughly before consuming to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Finally, it is important to note that consuming beef lungs may not be legal in some countries due to concerns over food safety and transmission of diseases.
| Name | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 79.4 | g |
| Energy | 92 | kcal |
| Energy | 385 | kJ |
| Protein | 16.2 | g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.5 | g |
| Ash | 0.98 | g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 | g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 | g |
| Calcium, Ca | 10 | mg |
| Iron, Fe | 7.95 | mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14 | mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 224 | mg |
| Potassium, K | 340 | mg |
| Sodium, Na | 198 | mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.61 | mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.26 | mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 | mg |
| Selenium, Se | 44.3 | µg |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 38.5 | mg |
| Thiamin | 0.047 | mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.23 | mg |
| Niacin | 4 | mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 | mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 | mg |
| Folate, total | 11 | µg |
| Folic acid | 0 | µg |
| Folate, food | 11 | µg |
| Folate, DFE | 11 | µg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.81 | µg |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 14 | µg |
| Retinol | 14 | µg |
| Vitamin A, IU | 46 | IU |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.86 | g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0 | g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.04 | g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.45 | g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.23 | g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.64 | g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.09 | g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.47 | g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.02 | g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 | g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.34 | g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.17 | g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.02 | g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 | g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.14 | g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 | g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 | g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 | g |
| Cholesterol | 242 | mg |
| Tryptophan | 0.148 | g |
| Threonine | 0.604 | g |
| Isoleucine | 0.772 | g |
| Leucine | 1.19 | g |
| Lysine | 1.15 | g |
| Methionine | 0.324 | g |
| Cystine | 0.249 | g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.658 | g |
| Tyrosine | 0.365 | g |
| Valine | 0.798 | g |
| Arginine | 0.98 | g |
| Histidine | 0.492 | g |
| Alanine | 1 | g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.977 | g |
| Glutamic acid | 1.73 | g |
| Glycine | 0.734 | g |
| Proline | 1.66 | g |
| Serine | 0.816 | g |
The nutrition facts are provided by the United States Department of Agriculture for Beef Lungs (100 g). www.usda.gov
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