Prepared and Processed / Canned Meats
Beef w/ gravy, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 101kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 12.1 g/ 71g (17%) | ||
Total Fat | 5.8 g/ 42g (13%) | ||
Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 1.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 32 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 30 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Sodium | 243 mg/ 1500mg (16%) |
What is this food?
Beef with gravy (canned). It’s a protein-rich viand where the gravy adds flavor and some extra sodium.
Why it matters to health
Beef provides protein to help build and maintain muscles, and it also has some fat (about 5.8g per 100g). The gravy contributes sodium (about 243mg per 100g), which matters because too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure over time—especially if you also have salty ulam and snacks in the same day. Since this has 0g carbs per 100g, it works well as a main protein for your meals, but pairing it with the right sides helps balance your plate.
Healthier tips
- Use a rice + ulam balance: aim for about 1/2 of your plate vegetables, 1/4 protein (like beef with gravy), and 1/4 rice or other carbs.
- Watch the gravy amount—serve a light ladle so you still get flavor without too much sodium.
- Add volume with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, sayote) to make the meal more filling.
- If you’re having this for lunch or dinner, keep snacks lighter (e.g., fruit or yogurt) so your day stays balanced.
- For canned food, consider rinsing or draining if the product allows, and taste first before adding extra seasoning.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef with gravy, Beef tapa, Menudo, Caldereta, Nilaga
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