Is it harmful to eat a lot of pig tongue?

I really like eating pork tongue because it is crispy and delicious, and it is not too greasy, so I often add this dish to the menu. Doctor, can I ask if eating a lot of pork tongue is harmful to health or increases the risk of getting any disease? (Ha Quy, 35 years old, in Binh Duong)

Doctor Le Thao Nguyen (nutritionist, Nam Saigon International General Hospital) answered:

Pork tongue is a familiar food, can be found in daily meals or on Vietnamese trays. According to statistics, pork tongue is rich in nutrients, especially good for pregnant women or people recovering from illness.

The main nutritional components of pig tongue include:

Protein : Pork tongue contains high amounts of protein, about 14.2 g of protein per 100 g of this food. Protein in pork tongue helps build and maintain muscle tissue, develop and repair cells.

Vitamins and minerals : Pork tongue contains vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and notable minerals such as iron and zinc. Thanks to these vitamins and minerals, pork tongue is a food source that supports the nervous system, is good for the skin and digestive system, and prevents anemia.

Fat : Every 100g of pork tongue contains about 12.8g of fat, mainly saturated fat, which helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Calories : On average, 100 grams of pork tongue contains about 178 calories. The amount of calories will vary depending on how it is prepared.

Cholesterol: Pork tongue has a fairly high cholesterol content. 100 grams of pork tongue contains about 101 mg of cholesterol.

Pork tongue is rich in nutrients but also contains a lot of cholesterol so eat it in moderation.

Pork tongue is rich in nutrients but also contains a lot of cholesterol.

Pork tongue is a nutritious food that has health benefits. However, pork tongue also contains a large amount of cholesterol. Therefore, it is necessary to control the frequency of using this food in daily meals, especially for people with cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure, the elderly or those with dyslipidemia, these people need to control the amount of cholesterol intake (under 200 mg cholesterol/day).

In addition, pig tongue also has a high amount of purine (about 136 mg purine/100 g of pig tongue), which is a compound that decomposes and metabolizes into uric acid when entering the body, which can cause hyperuricemia. Therefore, people with joint problems and gout should also be careful and should not eat pig tongue regularly.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bac-si-24-7-an-nhieu-luoi-heo-co-hai-khong-185241030133901105.htm