Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Carabeef shank
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 44% |
| Calories | 102kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.2 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.4 g/ 42g (5%) 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 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 4.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 7 mg/ 750mg (0.93%) |
Phosphorus | 141 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 3 mg/ 12mg (25%) source |
Sodium | 55 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
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
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
- 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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