Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Chevon neck
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 121kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 23.3 g/ 71g (32%) | ||||
Total Fat | 3.1 g/ 42g (7%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.35 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.48%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.59 mg/ 1mg (45%) high |
Vit B3 | 3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (18%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 14 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 115 mg/ 700mg (16%) source |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 81 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Chevon neck (goat meat, neck cut). It’s a leaner type of meat used as a protein source in meals.
Why it matters to health
Chevon neck provides protein to help build and maintain muscles and keep you full. It also has some fat (including saturated fat), so it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and choose cooking methods that don’t add too much oil. It’s carb-free and has low fiber, so your plate should include high-fiber sides (like vegetables or legumes) for better digestion and steadier energy. Sodium is 81 mg per 100 g, so if you’re using salty sauces or seasoning, watch the overall salt for the day.
Healthier tips
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use chevon neck mainly for lunch or dinner as your protein portion.
- Keep the serving around 1 palm-sized portion (about 80–120 g cooked) and add 2–3 fists of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, okra).
- Choose stew, sinigang, nilaga, or grilled styles; limit deep-frying and heavy oil.
- Go easy on salty condiments (soy sauce, patis, bagoong, seasoning mixes). Use herbs, garlic, vinegar, or calamansi for flavor.
- If you’re having it with rice, keep rice to about 1/2–1 cup cooked, then fill the rest of the plate with veggies.
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare, Sinigang na kambing, Nilagang kambing, Afritadang kambing, Bulalo
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