Mondongo
Mondongo is a hearty, slow-simmered tripe soup popular across Latin America and the Caribbean, featuring beef stomach (tripe) as the star ingredient. It's typically cooked with a rich tomato-based broth, vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and corn, and seasoned with herbs and spices. The dish is known for its comforting, stew-like consistency and deep, savory flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Mondongo is a high-protein, low-carb dish, with the tripe providing a substantial amount of protein and collagen. A typical serving offers a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 300-450 kcal per bowl.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.8 mcg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 24 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.1 mg |
| Collagen | Significant amount |
Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Mondongo is celebrated as a restorative 'hangover cure' or comfort food in many countries, often served at family gatherings. Nutritionally, the tripe is a unique source of collagen and glycine, which are beneficial for gut and joint health.
