Meat and Poultry / Offal
Beef tripe, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 94kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.3 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 5.2 g/ 42g (12%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 1.5 g/ 348g (0.43%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.71%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 1.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 156 mg/ 750mg (20%) source |
Phosphorus | 62 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Sodium | 66 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Beef tripe, boiled. It’s an organ meat (from the stomach lining) and a good source of protein, usually eaten as a viand or in soups.
Why it matters to health
For health, beef tripe helps support muscle repair and satiety because it’s protein-rich. It also has cholesterol and saturated fat, so it’s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions. The good news: per 100g, it’s relatively low in carbs and sodium is not extremely high, but since tripe is still an animal-based food, balance it with plenty of vegetables and other leaner protein choices across the week.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions around 1/2 to 1 cup per meal, especially if you’re also eating rice or noodles.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., cabbage, pechay, carrots) to add fiber and help you feel full longer.
- Choose lighter cooking: boil or simmer, and go easy on added fats and salty sauces.
- If you eat tripe often, rotate with other proteins (fish, chicken, tofu, eggs) to vary nutrients.
- Since it’s higher in cholesterol/saturated fat, enjoy it in moderation as part of your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef tripe soup (Bulalo), Dinuguan (with tripe/other offal), Kare-kare (sometimes with tripe), Menudo (may include tripe), Sisig (some versions use tripe)
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