Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Carabeef intestine, large
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 165kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 9.3 g/ 71g (13%) | ||||
Total Fat | 11.9 g/ 42g (28%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 5.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 9.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Vit C | 4 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 17 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 61 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 165 mg/ 1500mg (11%) |
What is this food?
Carabeef intestine (large), a type of organ meat. It’s mainly a protein-rich food, with some fat and small amounts of carbs.
Why it matters to health
It helps support your daily protein needs, which is useful for building and repairing body tissues. It also has fat (about 11.9 g per 100 g) and sodium (about 165 mg per 100 g), so it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and keep the serving size reasonable—especially if you’re watching salt intake. This food has very little fiber (0 g), so adding fiber-rich sides (like vegetables, fruits, or legumes) helps make your meal more balanced.
Healthier tips
- Have it as part of a balanced meal: add at least 1–2 cups of vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, cabbage) and/or a serving of brown rice or mixed grains.
- Keep portions around 1 palm-sized serving for regular meals, then balance the rest of the plate with veggies and carbs.
- Choose cooking methods that use less added oil and salt (e.g., stew, ginisa with less oil, or boil then sauté lightly).
- If it’s salty (like in some sisig or street-style versions), ask for less sauce or go for a smaller portion.
- Since it has no fiber, don’t skip your snack or side that provides fiber (fruit, veggies, or whole grains).
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan, Isaw (carabeef/chicken), Kare-kare (with tripe), Bulalo (beef shank with vegetables), Sisig (with chopped organ meat)
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