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Pork spleen
Calories & nutrition facts
fresh, variety meats and by-products, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 100 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 36%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 2.6 g 3%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 4%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 98 mg 4%
- Cholesterol 363 mg 121%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 28.5 mg 32%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.13 mg 11%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 5.9 mg 37%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.1 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 3.3 µg 136%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 22.3 mg 124%
- Magnesium 13 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 260 mg 21%
- Potassium 396 mg 8%
- Zinc 2.5 mg 23%
- Copper 0.13 mg 15%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 32.8 µg 60%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 100 | 18 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 28 | 5.1 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 57 | 10 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 14 | 2.5 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 85 | 15 g | 0 g | 2.2 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 113 | 20 g | 0 g | 2.9 g |
Similar foods
- Veal spleenvariety meats and by-products, raw98 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb spleenvariety meats and by-products, raw101 kcal / 100 g
- Beef spleenraw105 kcal / 100 g
- Pork pancreasfresh, variety meats and by-products, raw199 kcal / 100 g
- Pork tonguefresh, variety meats and by-products, raw225 kcal / 100 g
- Goat spleen offalraw95 kcal / 100 g
- Bovine spleen107 kcal / 100 g
- Mutton spleenraw108 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pork spleen
How do you prepare pork spleen before cooking it?
Rinse it under cold water, trim away the tough outer membrane and any visible tubes, then slice or dice it. If the flavour seems strong, soak the pieces in cold water for 30 minutes and pat them dry.
How should you cook pork spleen?
For a quick sauté, cut it into thin strips and fry in a hot pan with a little oil for about 5–7 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through. For a softer texture, simmer it gently in stock for around 45–60 minutes before slicing.
How do you know when pork spleen is safe to eat?
Cook it until the centre reaches 71 °C; a food thermometer is the most reliable check. Keep raw spleen separate from ready-to-eat food, and wash hands, knives and boards after handling it.
How should you store fresh pork spleen?
Keep it covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days of buying. To keep it longer, wrap it airtight and freeze it; thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
What goes well with pork spleen?
Its savoury, earthy flavour works well with onions, garlic, black pepper and warming spices such as cumin. Serve it with bread, rice or potatoes, or add cooked pieces to a stew or a spiced tomato sauce.
Can you substitute another offal for pork spleen?
Beef or lamb spleen can stand in for pork spleen in stews and pan-fried dishes, though both have a stronger flavour; beef spleen has 44.6 mg of iron per 100 g, compared with 22.3 mg in pork spleen. Pork heart is a firmer, less earthy alternative, but needs longer cooking.
Is pork spleen nutritious?
Pork spleen is high in iron and vitamin B12: a typical 28 g portion provides 6.2 mg of iron and 0.91 µg of vitamin B12. It also provides 5 g of protein.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167865 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
