Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Beef spread
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 227kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14.6 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 14.5 g/ 42g (34%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 9.6 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 1.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 27 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 77 mg/ 700mg (11%) |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Sodium | 767 mg/ 1500mg (51%) |
What is this food?
Beef spread is a processed beef-based spread (usually creamy and salty) that’s commonly eaten on bread, crackers, or as a quick filling for meals.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, it provides protein and energy, but it’s also relatively high in saturated fat (5.7g) and sodium (767mg), with cholesterol (62mg). It has a small amount of fiber (0.2g), so it won’t keep you full like whole foods do. For health, it’s best to pair it with fiber-rich foods (like vegetables or whole grains) and keep portions reasonable so the fats and salt don’t add up too much over the day.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller serving (e.g., a thin spread) and balance it with vegetables or whole-grain bread for better fullness.
- Watch your daily sodium: if you have beef spread, go lighter on other salty items (instant noodles, processed meats, salty snacks) during the same day.
- For a 3-meals + 1–2 snacks pattern, treat it as an occasional snack or breakfast add-on, not the main protein every time.
- If available, choose versions labeled lower sodium or made with less added fat.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef spread on pandesal, Beef spread sandwich, Beef spread with crackers, Beef spread on toast, Beef spread with boiled eggs
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