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Carabeef chuck Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Calories 100kcal / 2530kcal (3%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
2.8 g/ 42g (6%)
low
Saturated Fat
1.16 g/ 20g (5%)
Cholesterol
40 mg/ 300mg (13%)
Unsaturated Fat
1.64 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
18.6 g/ 71g (26%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
110 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (15%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%)
Vitamin B2
0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%)
Vitamin B3
3.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%)
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Minerals

Calcium
9 mg/ 750mg (1%)
Iron
2.9 mg/ 12mg (24%)
source
Phosphorus
149 mg/ 700mg (21%)
source
Sodium
65 mg/ 1500mg (4%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Carabeef chuck is a cut of carabao beef (from the shoulder area). It’s a leaner beef option compared to fattier parts, and it’s mainly used as a protein in meals like ginisa, nilaga, or stews.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Carabeef chuck helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and staying full after meals. In the nutrient data, it has low carbohydrates (0g) and low total fat (2.8g per 100g), with saturated fat at 1.16g. It also has cholesterol (40mg) and sodium (65mg), which means your health impact can depend a lot on how it’s cooked—especially if you add salty sauces or broth. Pairing it with vegetables and using lighter seasoning helps you get the benefits of protein while keeping the meal balanced.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use a proper portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of cooked meat per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and rice or other carbs.
  • Boost fiber and micronutrients: add non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, sayote) to your ulam.
  • Go easy on salty ingredients: reduce added soy sauce, bagoong, and salty broth; use aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and herbs for flavor.
  • Choose cooking methods that use less extra oil: stew, nilaga, or simmered ginisa with measured oil.
  • If you eat it as a main ulam, keep your snacks lighter (e.g., fruit or yogurt) so your day stays balanced.
Common Filipino dishes
Nilaga (with carabeef), Ginataang carabeef, Kare-kare (carabeef version), Bulalo, Beef Caldereta
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