Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Beef intestine, large
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 103kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 5 g/ 71g (7%) | ||||
Total Fat | 8.1 g/ 42g (19%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 2.6 g/ 348g (0.75%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.64%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 13 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 28 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 3.6 mg/ 12mg (30%) source |
Sodium | 84 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Beef intestine (large), a type of organ meat. It’s mainly a protein-rich food with some fat and very little carbs.
Why it matters to health
Beef intestine can help you meet your daily protein needs (about 103 kcal per 100 g, with ~8.1 g fat and ~2.6 g carbs). Protein supports body repair and helps you feel fuller. It also has sodium (~84 mg per 100 g), so it’s better to watch how salty the dish is—especially if it’s cooked with soy sauce, bagoong, or lots of seasoning. Since it’s an organ meat, it’s also a good idea to keep portions reasonable and not make it the main protein every day, so your meals stay balanced with other protein sources (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, beans).
Healthier tips
- Choose smaller portions (e.g., a few tablespoons to a quarter of your ulam plate), then fill the rest with vegetables and fiber-rich sides.
- Prefer lighter cooking: less oil, less deep-frying, and avoid heavy, salty sauces.
- Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, repolyo) and a sensible amount of rice or skip rice if you already have starchy sides.
- If you’re eating it as a snack or street food, treat it as part of your daily meal balance—aim for 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks, not extra frequent heavy portions.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan, Crispy bituka (fried beef intestine), Beef intestines in sauce (stewed), Isaw (grilled), Kare-kare with tripe
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