Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Chevon leg
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 72kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 17 g/ 71g (23%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.45 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.06%) |
Vit B1 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B2 | 0.56 mg/ 1mg (43%) high |
Vit B3 | 3.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 10 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 159 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
Sodium | 44 mg/ 1500mg (2%) low |
What is this food?
Chevon leg is the leg portion of goat meat. It’s a lean protein source (about 72 kcal per 100g) with very little to no carbs and no fiber.
Why it matters to health
Chevon leg helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and keeping you full between meals. It also has some saturated fat (about 0.19g per 100g) and sodium (about 44mg per 100g). Since it’s low in carbs and sugar, it can fit well in a balanced Filipino plate—just watch how it’s cooked (especially if it’s made with lots of oil, coconut milk, or salty sauces).
Healthier tips
- Choose leaner cuts and trim visible fat before cooking.
- Use less oil; try grilling, stewing with minimal oil, or boiling then sautéing lightly.
- Keep your portion around 1 palm-sized serving per meal, especially if you also have rice.
- Balance your plate with 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables and a sensible serving of rice or root crops.
- If using salty seasonings (soy sauce, patis, bagoong), start with a smaller amount and add more only if needed.
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare (with goat/chevon), Nilaga (goat), Sinigang na kambing, Adobong kambing, Caldereta (goat), Ginataang kambing
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