Meat and Poultry
Carabeef lean meat
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 90kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.6 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.8 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.61%) |
Vit B1 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B2 | 0.26 mg/ 1mg (20%) source |
Vit B3 | 4.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 22 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 161 mg/ 700mg (23%) source |
Iron | 2.6 mg/ 12mg (21%) source |
Sodium | 45 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Carabeef lean meat is a type of beef from the carabao, usually prepared as lean cuts. Per 100 g, it provides about 90 kcal and is mainly a protein food (no carbs, no fiber).
Why it matters to health
Lean carabeef helps support your body’s needs for muscle repair and growth and keeps you full between meals—useful when you’re doing 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It also has some fat (about 0.8 g per 100 g), including saturated fat (0.28 g) and sodium (45 mg). Since sodium can add up depending on how it’s cooked (like with salty sauces), it’s best to watch the seasoning and pair it with fiber-rich sides.
Healthier tips
- Choose lean cuts and trim visible fat when possible.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and/or whole grains for better fullness and fiber.
- Watch the sauce/seasoning (soy sauce, patis, bagoong, salty marinades) because sodium can increase quickly.
- For portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of meat per meal, then balance with rice/vegetables and a snack if needed.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep it smaller and add veggies or fruit to round out the meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Bulalo, Kare-kare, Sinigang na baka, Tapa, Nilaga, Beef Caldereta
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