Tongue Variety Meats and By-Products Lamb

Lamb, Variety Meats and By-Products, Tongue, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 15.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is high.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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, Tongue, Raw has been given a composite ranking of 22, and sparingly.