Meat and Poultry / Offal
Beef reticulum
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 170kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13.9 g/ 71g (19%) | ||||
Total Fat | 12.1 g/ 42g (28%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 1.4 g/ 348g (0.4%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.57%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 23 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 157 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 0.7 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 86 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Beef reticulum is an organ meat (from the cow’s “honeycomb” stomach). It’s mainly used as a protein-rich viand, often cooked until tender and served with rice or in soups.
Why it matters to health
Beef reticulum provides protein to help build and maintain muscles, which is useful for everyday meals (3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks). It also contains fat, including saturated fat, so it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and keep portions reasonable. It has low carbohydrates and no sugar, which can fit well with balanced meals. Sodium is present (about 86 mg per 100 g), so if it’s seasoned heavily or served with salty sauces, watch your overall sodium across the day.
Healthier tips
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, cabbage, kangkong) and a small amount of rice.
- Choose cooking methods like stewing, boiling, or grilling instead of deep-frying.
- Trim visible fat when possible, since saturated fat can add up.
- If you’re having it as a main viand, keep it to a palm-sized portion and balance the rest of the plate with veggies and/or a serving of carbs.
- Go easy on salty condiments (soy sauce, patis, seasoning mixes) to keep sodium in check.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan, Beef tripe/reticulum stew, Nilaga (with beef parts), Kare-kare (with beef innards), Sisig (beef innards)
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