Meat and Poultry
Beef round, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 106kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 19.2 g/ 71g (27%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3.2 g/ 42g (7%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.39%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 3.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (22%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 25 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 143 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 25 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Boiled beef round (lean cut of beef), usually served as a protein viand with little to no carbs.
Why it matters to health
Beef round is a good protein source to help build and repair body tissues and keep you full between meals. It also provides cholesterol and saturated fat, so it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and choose reasonable portions. The sodium is relatively low in this boiled form, which is helpful for everyday eating. Since it has no carbohydrates, it works well for balanced meals when you add rice or other carbs in the right amount.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks/day routine, use beef round as the protein part of lunch or dinner.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, cabbage) to add fiber and volume to your plate.
- Keep the portion to about 1 palm-sized serving of cooked beef round, then add your usual rice or other carbs.
- If you’re making soup or nilaga, go easy on added salt and choose herbs/spices for flavor.
- Balance the meal with a fruit or yogurt snack if you need something between meals.
Common Filipino dishes
Nilaga (beef), Beef pares, Sinigang na baka, Ginisang baka (with vegetables), Bulalo
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