Pork tail soup
Pork tail soup is a rich, gelatinous broth made by slow-simmering pork tails with aromatics like ginger, scallions, and sometimes herbs or root vegetables. It is a traditional comfort food found in various forms across many cuisines, particularly in East and Southeast Asia, where it is valued for both its flavor and purported health benefits.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is a high-protein, high-fat dish with virtually no carbohydrates. It provides a significant amount of collagen, gelatin, and minerals like phosphorus and selenium, with a typical serving containing approximately 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Collagen/Gelatin | Significant (not quantified) |
Per 1 cup (240 g) of broth with meat · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, pork tail soup is often consumed as a restorative tonic, believed to support joint health and skin elasticity due to its high collagen content. Its unique, sticky texture comes from the slow breakdown of connective tissue, which is a prized characteristic in many culinary traditions.
