Meat and Poultry
Beef shank, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 89% |
| Calories | 92kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 19.5 g/ 71g (27%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1.5 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.11%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 3.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (24%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 31 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 205 mg/ 700mg (29%) source |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Sodium | 34 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
What is this food?
Boiled beef shank is a leaner cut of beef cooked in water until tender. It’s mainly a protein food (about 92 kcal per 100 g) with very little carbs and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Beef shank helps your body build and repair tissues because it provides protein. It also has some healthy-to-use fats, but it contains saturated fat (about 0.54 g per 100 g) and sodium (about 34 mg per 100 g), so it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and keep your overall portion balanced. Since it has no carbs and no fiber, it works best when combined with rice, root crops, or whole grains plus non-starchy veggies for better fullness and meal balance.
Healthier tips
- Serve with 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, cabbage) to add fiber and volume.
- For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use beef shank as your protein for one meal, then rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, or tofu.
- Watch the portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of cooked meat, then fill the rest of the plate with veggies and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs.
- If you’re using the broth, taste it first—if it’s salty, dilute with water and add more vegetables.
Common Filipino dishes
Bulalo, Nilagang baka, Beef pares (with less sauce), Kare-kare (leaner portion), Sopas with beef shank
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