Meat and Poultry / Offal
Beef mammary
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 84% |
| Calories | 550kcal / 2530kcal (21%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 6.6 g/ 71g (9%) |
Total Fat | 55.4 g/ 42g (131%) |
Total Carbs | 6.2 g/ 348g (1%) |
Vitamins
Vit A | 11.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 76 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 30 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 63 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Beef mammary (also called beef udder). It’s an organ meat that’s mainly used as a protein-rich viand. In a typical serving, it’s usually cooked as a stew, sauté, or in dishes with sauces.
Why it matters to health
Beef mammary is high in protein, which helps your body build and repair tissues and supports satiety—useful for your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks a day. However, it’s also very high in total fat (about 55.4 g per 100 g), so it can raise your overall calorie intake if portions are big. It’s relatively low in carbohydrates (about 6.2 g), which can fit well with balanced meals, but it’s still important to watch the portion and pair it with fiber-rich sides. Sodium is also present (about 63 mg per 100 g), and some recipes add more salt—so choosing less salty seasonings and sauces helps keep your daily intake in check.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions reasonable: treat it as a protein viand, not the whole plate—aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal.
- Pair with high-fiber sides like steamed vegetables, munggo or beans, or fresh salad to balance the meal and improve fullness.
- Use lighter cooking methods when possible (stew with less oil, sauté with minimal oil, or boil then sauté briefly).
- Go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis, seasoning mixes). Add flavor with garlic, onions, herbs, and spices.
- If you eat it as a viand, avoid combining it with other very fatty meats in the same meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Nilaga (beef udder/organ meat), Kare-kare (with udder as protein), Ginataang udder (with coconut milk), Adobong udder, Sinigang na udder
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