Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Beef chunk, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 252kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14.7 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 18.3 g/ 42g (43%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 7 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.6 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.09%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B3 | 3.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 37 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 122 mg/ 700mg (17%) source |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Sodium | 789 mg/ 1500mg (52%) |
What is this food?
Beef chunks (cooked), a protein-rich viand. In a 100g serving, it has about 252 kcal and around 18.3g total fat with 7.7g saturated fat, plus 7g carbohydrates and 789mg sodium.
Why it matters to health
Beef chunks help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety, especially when you include them in your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks schedule. However, this serving is also relatively high in saturated fat and cholesterol, and it has a fairly high sodium level—so frequent large portions may make it harder to keep heart-friendly eating targets. A practical balance is to enjoy it as part of a meal, then pair it with plenty of vegetables and smart carbs to improve overall nutrient quality.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of beef per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and a moderate amount of rice or other carbs.
- Balance the fats: choose leaner cuts when possible, and trim visible fat before cooking.
- Watch sodium: if the beef is salty (e.g., with sauce), go easy on extra seasoning and consider using less salty sauces.
- Add fiber and micronutrients: pair with at least 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, repolyo, carrots) to support digestion and help you feel fuller.
- Spread it out: enjoy beef a few times a week, and rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or legumes.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef tapa, Beef caldereta, Nilagang baka, Kare-kare (beef), Bulalo, Ginataang baka
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