Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chevon rib
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 90kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 19.9 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1.2 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.19%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.46 mg/ 1mg (35%) high |
Vit B3 | 3.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 7 mg/ 750mg (0.93%) |
Phosphorus | 154 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 54 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Chevon rib is a cut of goat meat (rib portion). It’s mainly used as a protein source in viands, usually cooked with garlic, onions, spices, and sometimes a bit of oil or sauce.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, chevon rib has about 90 kcal and very low carbs (0g), making it a good fit for balanced meals. It also provides healthy protein to help build and maintain muscles and keep you full. On the other hand, it has about 1.2g total fat with 0.57g saturated fat and 54mg sodium—so it’s best to pair it with lots of vegetables and avoid making the dish too oily or too salty.
Healthier tips
- For a main meal, aim for about 1 palm-sized portion of chevon (then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs).
- Cook with less oil and choose methods like stewing, grilling, or roasting instead of deep-frying.
- Boost fiber by adding non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, sayote) to your viand.
- Watch the seasoning: go easy on salty sauces and adjust with herbs/spices for flavor.
- If you’re having it as a viand, keep it as part of your 3 full meals and let snacks be lighter (fruit, yogurt, nuts in small portions).
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare with goat meat, Sinigang na kambing, Nilagang kambing, Adobong kambing, Kalderetang kambing, Ginataang kambing
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