Meat and Poultry / Offal
Beef spleen, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 85kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 16.4 g/ 71g (23%) | ||||
Total Fat | 2.2 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||
Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.46%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 3.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 16 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 152 mg/ 700mg (21%) source |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 38 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
What is this food?
Boiled beef spleen (a type of organ meat), usually served as a protein viand.
Why it matters to health
Beef spleen is a protein-rich food that helps support muscle repair and keeps you full after meals. In a 100g serving, it has about 85 kcal and low carbohydrates and fiber, so it fits well as part of your 3 meals and 1–2 snacks—especially when paired with vegetables and rice or root crops. It also has some fat (about 2.2g) and sodium (about 38mg), so it’s best to watch the overall salt level of the whole meal (e.g., dipping sauce, broth, or seasoning).
Healthier tips
- Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, cabbage) and add a sensible portion of rice or kamote if you need energy.
- Keep the serving size around 1/2 to 1 cup cooked (or about 50–100g) per meal, then balance with veggies and carbs.
- If it’s flavored with broth or sauce, choose less salty seasoning and limit salty condiments.
- For snacks, avoid making organ meat the main snack—use it more as a viand for lunch or dinner.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan (with beef offal), Beef spleen guisado, Adobong atay at spleen, Pinakbet with mixed offal, Nilaga with beef offal
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