Meat and Poultry
Carabeef chuck
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 100kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 18.6 g/ 71g (26%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.8 g/ 42g (6%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 5.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.79%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 3.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 9 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 149 mg/ 700mg (21%) source |
Iron | 2.9 mg/ 12mg (24%) source |
Sodium | 65 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
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
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
- 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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