Prepared and Processed / Canned Meats
Beef roll, mechado, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 140kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 11.6 g/ 71g (16%) | ||||
Total Fat | 8.7 g/ 42g (20%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 3.8 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.46%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B3 | 2.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (15%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 29 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 79 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Iron | 2.3 mg/ 12mg (19%) source |
Sodium | 329 mg/ 1500mg (21%) |
What is this food?
Beef roll (mechado-style beef roll). It’s a beef-based dish, usually cooked with a flavorful sauce, and served as a protein viand.
Why it matters to health
This dish gives you protein to help build and maintain muscles. It also has some fiber (about 1.2 g per 100 g) which supports better digestion. On the other hand, it has moderate fat (8.7 g) and sodium (329 mg), so it’s best to balance it with plenty of vegetables and to watch portions—especially if you eat salty viands often. The carbs are relatively low (3.8 g), so it can fit well in meals when paired with rice in the right amount.
Healthier tips
- For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), keep beef roll as your viand and add 1–2 cups of vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, lettuce, tomato) to make the plate more filling.
- Use smaller rice portions (start with about 1/2–1 cup cooked rice) and add more veggies if you’re still hungry.
- Choose cooking methods with less added oil when possible (e.g., less frying, more simmering).
- If the sauce is very salty, ask for less sauce or serve it on the side.
- Enjoy it in moderation as part of a balanced routine—mix your protein sources (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs, beans) across the week.
Common Filipino dishes
Mechado, Beef Caldereta, Beefsteak, Embutido, Arroz a la Cubana
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