Meat and Poultry
Carabeef liver
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 108kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 15.5 g/ 71g (21%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.7 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 7.6 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 746 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (106%) high |
Vit B1 | 0.17 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B2 | 1.54 mg/ 1mg (118%) high |
Vit B3 | 11.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (69%) high |
Vit C | 22 mg/ 70mg (31%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 16 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 207 mg/ 700mg (29%) source |
Iron | 6.8 mg/ 12mg (56%) high |
Sodium | 61 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Carabeef liver is the organ meat from carabao (water buffalo). It’s a protein-rich food with small amounts of carbs and very little fiber, and it’s naturally nutrient-dense.
Why it matters to health
Carabeef liver helps support your daily protein needs, and it also provides important micronutrients (especially iron and vitamin A) that help with energy and normal body functions. In the nutrient data, it’s also relatively high in cholesterol (129 mg per 100 g) and has some saturated fat (0.58 g), so it’s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions rather than as a daily staple. It has low sodium (61 mg per 100 g) and no sugar, which is good for keeping meals more balanced.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: aim for about 1/2 to 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then balance the plate with half vegetables (e.g., sautéed or steamed) and 1/4 rice or other carbs.
- Since it’s nutrient-dense, you can rotate it: include liver 1–2 times per week depending on your overall diet.
- Choose cooking methods like ginisa with lots of veggies, stew, or grilled instead of heavy frying; go easy on salty sauces.
- For snacks and other meals, pair it with foods that add fiber and potassium (vegetables, fruits, legumes) to improve overall balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinengdeng with liver, Adobong atay (liver adobo), Kare-kare with liver, Liver ginisa, Bistek with liver (optional), Chopsuey with liver
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