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Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 28.5 MG | 32% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 11% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 23% | |
| Niacin | 5.9 MG | 37% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.1 MG | 21% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.3 UG | 136% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 10 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 22.3 MG | 124% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 13 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 260 MG | 21% | |
| Potassium, K | 396 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 98 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.5 MG | 23% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 15% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 3% | |
| Selenium, Se | 32.8 UG | 60% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 100 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 17.9g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (2.6g per 100g).
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (124% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (21% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (23% DV).
About Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw
Braised pork spleen comes out very high in protein with minimal fat, making it one of the leaner organ preparations. Long braising softens the texture that can otherwise be chewy. Not widely available in mainstream American butcher cases, but found at specialty shops and ethnic markets. For people comfortable with offal, it is a low-fat, high-protein option.
Dietary Information
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw include Vitamin B-12 (136% DV) , Iron, Fe (124% DV) , Selenium, Se (60% DV) , Niacin (37% DV) , and Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (32% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 100 calories per 100 grams, Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw gets 71% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 23% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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