Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Beef shank
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 89% |
| Calories | 115kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 21.5 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3.2 g/ 42g (7%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 6 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.86%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (43%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 36 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 176 mg/ 700mg (25%) source |
Iron | 1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Sodium | 57 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Beef shank is a cut of beef from the leg area. It’s mainly a protein-rich food, usually stewed or simmered until tender. In a 100g serving, it provides about 115 kcal and roughly 3.2g total fat (with 1.06g saturated fat) and 32mg cholesterol—with 0g carbs and 0g fiber.
Why it matters to health
Beef shank helps support your daily needs for muscle repair and growth because it’s a good protein source. It also has some fat, including saturated fat, and contains cholesterol, so it’s best to pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) to keep your meals balanced. Since it has no fiber, relying on it alone for snacks or meals can make it harder to meet your fiber needs for better digestion and fullness. Sodium is relatively low in the given data (57mg), but in real dishes (like sinigang or nilaga), sodium can increase depending on how it’s cooked and what seasonings are used.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine, use beef shank as your protein for lunch or dinner, and keep the portion around 1 palm-sized serving (about 80–120g cooked) depending on your appetite.
- Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, cabbage, string beans) and/or legumes (e.g., monggo) to add fiber and help you feel full longer.
- If it’s a soup/stew, go easy on salty seasonings and consider using herbs, garlic, and spices for flavor.
- Balance the plate: aim for 1/2 vegetables, 1/4 protein (beef shank), and 1/4 rice or other carbs.
- Choose cooking methods like stewing, boiling, or grilling instead of deep-frying.
Common Filipino dishes
Nilaga (beef shank), Bulalo, Sinigang na baka (beef shank), Kare-kare (with beef shank), Beef Caldereta (beef shank)
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