Meat and Poultry
Chevon back
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 96kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.4 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1.6 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.25%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.56 mg/ 1mg (43%) high |
Vit B3 | 3.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (22%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 127 mg/ 700mg (18%) source |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 45 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Chevon back (goat meat, back portion). It’s a lean protein source with little to no carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
Chevon back helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety, especially useful in a Filipino routine of 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks. It has low carbs and no sugar, which makes it a good fit for balanced meals. It also provides some healthy fullness, but it can still contain fat—including saturated fat—so pairing it with plenty of vegetables and using reasonable portions helps keep your overall diet balanced. Sodium is relatively moderate at 45 mg per 100 g, but the salt level can rise depending on how it’s cooked (e.g., with bagoong, patis, or lots of seasoning).
Healthier tips
- Serve with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, ampalaya, carrots) and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs.
- Choose cooking methods like stew, sinigang, adobo with less oil, or grilling instead of deep-frying.
- Trim visible fat when possible, and avoid “oil-heavy” versions.
- Watch salty add-ons (patis, bagoong, extra soy sauce). Taste first, then adjust.
- For portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of meat per meal, then balance with vegetables and carbs.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na kambing, Adobong kambing, Nilagang kambing, Kalderetang kambing, Kambing estofado, Ginataang kambing
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