Tongue vs. Hog maws vs. Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Hog maws has the most protein of the foods compared, at 26.5 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Tongue | Hog maws | Tongue pot roast, Puerto Rican style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19.1 G | 26.5 G | 21 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 22.1 G | 16 G | 25 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 G | 0 G | 0.32 G |
| Energy | 282 KCAL | 250 KCAL | 317 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 0 G | 0 G | 0.02 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 G | 0 G | 0.1 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 5 MG | 17 MG | 16 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.6 MG | 0.95 MG | 2.9 MG |
| Potassium, K | 183 MG | 99 MG | 206 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 372 MG | 541 MG | 1245 MG |
| Cholesterol | 131 MG | 351 MG | 144 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 8.1 G | 6.3 G | 9 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.