Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Carabeef omasum
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 81% |
| Calories | 37kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 8.7 g/ 71g (12%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0.1 g/ 348g (0.03%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 10.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 0.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 147 mg/ 750mg (19%) source |
Phosphorus | 46 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 58 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Carabeef omasum is the inner lining/leaf-like stomach part of the carabao (similar to beef tripe). It’s a lean-ish protein source when prepared with minimal added fat and salt.
Why it matters to health
Omasum provides protein to help build and maintain muscles and keep you full between meals. It has low carbohydrates and no sugar, which fits well with a balanced Filipino eating pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks). It also has some saturated fat and sodium (58 mg per 100 g), so it’s best to watch how it’s cooked—especially if it’s stewed with salty broth or added seasonings.
Healthier tips
- Choose dishes where the broth is not overly salty; taste first before adding more seasoning.
- Keep portions reasonable: aim for a serving of protein (about 1 palm-sized portion) per meal, then add plenty of vegetables.
- Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, cabbage, kangkong) and a moderate amount of rice if you’re having it.
- If it’s oily, skim off excess fat from the surface before eating.
- Balance your day: if you eat omasum for lunch, make dinner lighter (more veggies, fish/egg, or soup with less fat).
Common Filipino dishes
Bulalo, Kare-kare (with tripe/omasum), Ginataang tripe, Nilagang baka (tripe/omasum), Dinuguan (with tripe)
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