Meat and Poultry / Offal
Beef brain, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 155kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 12.2 g/ 71g (17%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 11.3 g/ 42g (26%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 1.2 g/ 348g (0.34%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 5.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.75%) |
Vit B1 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (18%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 0 mg/ 750mg (0%) |
Phosphorus | 231 mg/ 700mg (33%) high |
Iron | 4.3 mg/ 12mg (35%) source |
Sodium | 112 mg/ 1500mg (7%) low |
What is this food?
Beef brain, boiled. It’s a protein-rich organ meat, usually eaten as a viand or added to dishes after boiling.
Why it matters to health
Beef brain provides protein to support body repair and daily energy needs. It also has cholesterol and saturated fat, and it can be sodium-moderate depending on how it’s cooked/seasoned. For many people, enjoying it in smaller, planned portions helps keep your overall diet balanced—especially since organ meats can be calorie-dense for their size. Pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and keep it as an occasional choice rather than a daily staple.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: think about 1/4 to 1/2 cup per serving, especially if you eat it with rice.
- Balance your plate: add 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, sayote, carrots) and a sensible amount of rice.
- Choose cooking methods that avoid extra fat: boil, stew, or sauté with minimal oil.
- Watch salt: go easy on salty sauces and seasoning; taste first.
- Since you’ll have 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks, place this viand in a meal where you can keep other protein portions lighter (e.g., not too much meat in the same day).
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan with beef brain, Beef brain sisig, Boiled beef brain with soy-vinegar dip, Beef brain kare-kare, Beef brain ginisa
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