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Carabeef shank Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 44%
Calories 102kcal / 2530kcal (4%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
2.4 g/ 42g (5%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.8 g/ 20g (4%)
low
Cholesterol
24 mg/ 300mg (8%)
Unsaturated Fat
1.19 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
20.2 g/ 71g (28%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
85 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (12%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B2
0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%)
Vitamin B3
4.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%)
source

Minerals

Calcium
7 mg/ 750mg (0.93%)
Iron
3 mg/ 12mg (25%)
source
Phosphorus
141 mg/ 700mg (20%)
source
Sodium
55 mg/ 1500mg (3%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Carabeef shank is a cut of carabao beef, usually cooked as a stew or braise until tender. It’s mainly a protein food, with some natural fat and cholesterol, and very little carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Carabeef shank helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and keeping you full. It also has saturated fat and cholesterol, so it’s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions. Sodium is also present, which matters if you’re watching blood pressure—balance it with lots of vegetables and avoid very salty sides.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • For a balanced day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), pair a serving of carabeef shank with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, cabbage, kangkong, okra).
  • Choose cooking styles like sinigang, nilaga, or lightly braised instead of very oily versions.
  • Watch the portion: start with about 1 palm-sized serving of meat per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with veggies and a sensible amount of rice.
  • If it’s a soup/stew, skim off excess oil when possible and taste before adding extra salt.
  • Rotate with other protein sources (fish, chicken, tofu) to keep your meals varied.
Common Filipino dishes
Nilagang baka (carabeef), Sinigang na baka, Bulalo (beef shank soup), Kare-kare (beef shank version), Beef Caldereta (carabeef)
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