Meat and Poultry
Beef sirloin
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 91% |
| Calories | 132kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.5 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 5.6 g/ 42g (13%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.54%) |
Vit B1 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B2 | 0.21 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B3 | 6.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (40%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 18 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 199 mg/ 700mg (28%) source |
Iron | 2.4 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Sodium | 56 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Beef sirloin is a cut of beef (leaner than some other parts) that’s mainly valued for its protein. In a 100g serving, it has about 132 kcal and 0g carbs, with 5.6g total fat (about 2.16g saturated fat) and 38mg cholesterol.
Why it matters to health
Protein from beef sirloin helps with muscle repair and growth, and it also helps you feel full—useful for building balanced meals (3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day). It’s also a source of important nutrients like iron and zinc (often present in beef). The main things to watch are the saturated fat and sodium—sirloin has some saturated fat, and sodium can rise depending on how it’s cooked (marinades, seasoning, sauces). Choosing reasonable portions and cooking methods that limit extra salt helps keep your overall diet balanced.
Healthier tips
- For meals, aim for a palm-sized portion of beef sirloin, then add 1–2 servings of vegetables and a carb you can control (rice, potatoes, or bread) based on your activity.
- Prefer grilling, broiling, or stir-frying with minimal oil. Trim visible fat if you can.
- Go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis, barbecue sauce). If using, use less and add flavor with garlic, onion, calamansi, herbs, and spices.
- Balance your day: if you have beef at lunch or dinner, keep snacks lighter (e.g., fruit, yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
Common Filipino dishes
Beef tapa, Beef steak, Bulalo, Nilagang baka, Kare-kare (beef), Bistek
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