Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Beef round, fried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 140kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 21.1 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 6.2 g/ 42g (14%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.14%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.3 mg/ 1mg (23%) source |
Vit B3 | 7.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (45%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 32 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 179 mg/ 700mg (25%) source |
Iron | 2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 41 mg/ 1500mg (2%) low |
What is this food?
Fried beef round (beef cuts that are fried). It’s mainly a protein food, with some fat from frying.
Why it matters to health
Beef round provides protein to help build and maintain muscles, especially useful across your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks a day. In this serving, the fat is moderate, but saturated fat is present (2.08 g per 100 g) and cholesterol is also present (43 mg). Sodium is relatively low here (41 mg), but frying can still add more depending on how much oil is used. If eaten often, the saturated fat can add up—so it’s best to keep it as part of a balanced plate with vegetables and carbs in the right portions.
Healthier tips
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, talong, pechay, broccoli) so your plate is more filling and balanced.
- Use a smaller portion of fried beef, then add rice or other carbs in a reasonable amount (especially for lunch/dinner).
- If you cook at home, try less oil and avoid reusing oil; you can also consider air-frying or pan-searing with minimal oil when possible.
- Balance the day: if you have fried beef for one meal, choose a lighter protein (fish, tofu, eggs, or leaner preparations) for the next.
- Watch frequency—aim to include fried dishes occasionally, not every day.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef tapa, Beef steak, Menudo (beef version), Giniling (beef), Fried beef strips, Kare-kare (beef)
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