Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Beef porterhouse steak
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 69% |
| Calories | 105kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 23.4 g/ 71g (32%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1.3 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 8.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (54%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 6 mg/ 750mg (0.8%) |
Phosphorus | 170 mg/ 700mg (24%) source |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 40 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
What is this food?
Beef porterhouse steak is a cut of beef that’s mostly protein, with small amounts of fat. In a 100g serving, it provides about 105 kcal, with 1.3g total fat (0.55g saturated fat), 0g carbs, and 0g fiber or sugar.
Why it matters to health
This steak helps support muscle and keeps you full because it’s a protein food. It also has some saturated fat and sodium (about 40mg per 100g), so it’s best to pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables or legumes) to help balance your meals. Since it has no carbohydrates and no fiber, it works well as a main protein, but you’ll want to add carbs and fiber from other foods during your 3 full meals and snacks so you get steady energy and better digestion.
Healthier tips
- Build your plate: add 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (or a salad) plus a serving of rice, potatoes, or whole grains if it’s your main meal.
- Watch portion size: since steak is calorie-dense compared to leaner proteins, aim for a palm-sized serving at meals.
- Choose cooking methods like grilling, broiling, or pan-cooking with minimal oil.
- Flavor smart: go easy on salty sauces; use herbs, calamansi, garlic, and pepper for taste.
- If you’re having it for lunch or dinner, balance it with a fiber source (vegetables, beans, or fruits) to support fullness and gut health.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef steak (pan-seared or grilled), Beef tapa, Bistek Tagalog, Nilaga (beef version), Caldereta (beef), Steak with mushroom gravy
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