Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
bistek
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 5 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 262g |
| Calories | 416kcal / 2530kcal (16%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 41.74 g/ 71g (58%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 22.97 g/ 42g (54%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 7.69 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B2 | 0.24 mg/ 1mg (18%) |
Vit B3 | 10.79 mg NE/ 16mg NE (67%) source |
Vitamin B5 | 0.79 mg/ 5mg (15%) |
Vit B6 | 0.89 mg/ 1mg (68%) source |
Vit B9 | 12.29 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (3%) |
Vit B12 | 2.1 mcg/ 2mcg (87%) high |
Vit C | 4.02 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Vit E | 2.44 mg AT/ 10mg AT (24%) |
Vit K | 10.12 mcg/ 61mcg (16%) |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 65.02 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Copper | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Iron | 3.48 mg/ 12mg (28%) |
Magnesium | 36.83 mg/ 240mg (15%) |
Manganese | 0.04 mg/ 2mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 355.3 mg/ 700mg (50%) source |
Potassium | 521.52 mg/ 2000mg (26%) |
Selenium | 44.1 µg/ 38µg (116%) high |
Sodium | 428.78 mg/ 1500mg (28%) |
Zinc | 7.41 mg/ 7mg (114%) high |
Recipe Ingredients
What is this food?
Bistek is a Filipino beef dish (usually beef slices) cooked with onions and a tangy sauce made from soy sauce and calamansi or vinegar. It’s mainly a protein meal with some fat from the beef and flavor from the sauce.
Why it matters to health
Bistek helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also has iron and B-vitamins (commonly found in beef) that support energy and blood health. However, this version can be higher in sodium (about 429 mg per 262 g) and has more saturated fat (about 5.43 g) depending on the cut used. Too much sodium can affect blood pressure over time, and too much saturated fat can be harder for heart health if eaten often. The good side: it’s low in carbs (about 7.69 g) and has a small amount of fiber (about 1.16 g), so it pairs well with vegetables and rice in balanced portions.
Healthier tips
- Choose leaner beef cuts (or trim visible fat) to lower saturated fat.
- Go easy on extra sauce: taste first, then add soy/calansi gradually.
- Balance your plate: aim for 1/2 vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, broccoli, or mixed salad) + 1/4 bistek + 1/4 rice.
- If you’re having bistek for lunch or dinner, keep snacks lighter (e.g., fruit or yogurt) so your day stays balanced.
- Watch frequency: enjoy bistek regularly, but not every day—rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, or tofu.
Common Filipino dishes
Bistek Tagalog, Sinigang na Baboy, Adobo (Chicken or Pork), Kare-Kare, Chicken Inasal
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