Caldo de Panza

Caldo de Panza is a traditional Guatemalan tripe soup, featuring slow-cooked beef tripe as the star ingredient. It's typically simmered with a flavorful broth containing vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and corn on the cob, and is seasoned with herbs and spices. This hearty and comforting dish is a staple in Guatemalan cuisine, often enjoyed as a main course.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Caldo de Panza is a high-protein dish due to the beef tripe, with a moderate amount of fat and carbohydrates from the vegetables and broth. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie ballpark of around 250-350 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	4.2 mg
Vitamin B12	2.1 mcg
Potassium	420 mg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Collagen	Significant

Per 1 bowl (about 350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Caldo de Panza is often considered a restorative or hangover soup in Guatemala, believed to be especially nourishing. Nutritionally, tripe is a unique source of collagen and connective tissue, which can be beneficial for gut health.