Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Chevon loin
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 95kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 22.3 g/ 71g (31%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.65 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.09%) |
Vit B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B2 | 0.48 mg/ 1mg (36%) high |
Vit B3 | 5.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (32%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 6 mg/ 750mg (0.8%) |
Phosphorus | 150 mg/ 700mg (21%) source |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 47 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Chevon loin is lean meat from the goat, usually cooked as a protein dish (like stews, ginisang, or grilled). In 100g, it provides about 95 kcal and is mostly protein with very little to no carbs.
Why it matters to health
As a protein food, chevon loin helps support muscle repair and keeps you feeling full between meals—useful when you’re having 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It also has low carbs, so it fits well with balanced meals. However, it still has some fat (including saturated fat) and a small amount of sodium, so cooking method and portion size matter for heart-friendly eating.
Healthier tips
- Choose lean cuts and trim visible fat before cooking.
- Use less oil (or measure oil) when sautéing; prefer grilling, steaming, or stewing with less oil.
- Watch the sodium by going easy on bagoong, patis, and salty seasoning; add flavor with garlic, onion, herbs, and spices.
- Build your plate: 1/2 veggies, 1/4 rice or starchy food, 1/4 chevon.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep it a smaller serving and pair with fruit or vegetables.
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare with goat, Nilaga (goat) soup, Ginataang kambing, Afritadang kambing, Caldereta (goat)
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