Lungs Variety Meats and By-Products Lamb

Lamb, Variety Meats and By-Products, Lungs, Raw has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 16.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6.4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Lamb, Variety Meats and By-Products, Lungs, Raw has been given a composite ranking of 92, and on a regular basis.