Meat and Poultry / Offal
Carabeef stomach
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 81kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 18.7 g/ 71g (26%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.7 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.07%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 3.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (21%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 0 mg/ 750mg (0%) |
Phosphorus | 55 mg/ 700mg (7%) |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 123 mg/ 1500mg (8%) |
What is this food?
Carabeef stomach is an organ meat (from the cow’s stomach). It’s mainly eaten as a protein-rich viand, usually cooked in stews or braises until tender.
Why it matters to health
This food provides protein to help build and maintain muscles, especially helpful for people who eat 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It also has saturated fat (0.240 g per 100 g) and sodium (123 mg per 100 g), so the way it’s cooked matters—sauces and seasoning can raise sodium further. Choosing reasonable portions and pairing it with vegetables and rice in the right amounts helps keep your overall meal balanced.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions around 1/2 to 1 cup cooked per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and a sensible serving of rice or other carbs.
- Go for cooking methods like stewing, simmering, or braising with less salty broth; taste first before adding more seasoning.
- Balance it with fiber-rich sides (e.g., kangkong, pechay, cabbage, sayote) to support better digestion and meal satisfaction.
- If you’re having it with salty dishes, adjust the rest of the day’s sodium by choosing lighter, less seasoned snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Bulalo, Dinuguan, Kare-kare, Crispy pata with carabeef parts, Nilaga
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