Meat and Poultry / Offal
Beef blood
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 90kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.6 g/ 71g (29%) |
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low |
Total Carbs | 0.5 g/ 348g (0.14%) |
Vitamins
Vit A | 2.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.32%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 10 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 29 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 1.3 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 111 mg/ 1500mg (7%) low |
What is this food?
Beef blood is a type of animal blood used as a protein ingredient in some Filipino dishes. It’s usually cooked and mixed with spices or thickened into a savory meal.
Why it matters to health
Beef blood provides protein, which helps your body build and repair tissues and supports steady energy between meals. In a 100g serving, it has about 90 kcal and small amounts of fat and carbohydrates, plus 111 mg sodium. Since sodium can add up depending on how the dish is seasoned (especially if it’s salty or mixed with salty ingredients), it’s good to watch portion size and frequency—especially if you also have salty snacks or viands in the same day.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, or mixed veggies) to balance the meal.
- Keep the serving portion reasonable: aim for about 1/2 cup cooked portion for a viand, then fill the rest of your plate with rice (if needed) and veggies.
- Go easy on extra salty seasonings (soy sauce, patis, bagoong) and choose lighter seasoning when possible.
- If you’re eating it as a snack, keep it small and make sure your next full meal still includes fiber-rich foods.
- For best overall balance, rotate with other protein sources (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) across the week.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan (pork blood stew), Beef blood soup, Blood sausage (dinuguan-style or longganisa-style), Pinakbet with blood-based topping, Blood-based kakanin or thickened savory dishes
Images
Disclaimer
Juan Nutrisyon provides educational nutrition information to help users better understand the foods they eat. Nutrient values are sourced from reputable databases including the Philippine Food Composition Tables (FCT) and USDA FoodData Central. Calculation methods for estimating nutrients across multiple foods have been reviewed by a licensed dietitian. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Juan Nutrisyon has not yet undergone formal clinical validation studies and should not replace personalized medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Juan Nutrisyon is an independent project built to make nutrition information more accessible to Filipinos. Built by Wern Ancheta. If you find it helpful, you can support its continued development.
Support Juan Nutrisyon