Meat and Poultry / Red Meat
Corned beef loaf
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 99% |
| Calories | 227kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13.3 g/ 71g (18%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 17.9 g/ 42g (42%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 3.1 g/ 348g (0.89%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 6.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.89%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 3.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (21%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 51 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 168 mg/ 700mg (24%) source |
Iron | 1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
Sodium | 689 mg/ 1500mg (45%) |
What is this food?
Corned beef loaf is a processed meat dish made from corned beef (salt-cured beef) shaped into a loaf. It’s mainly a protein food, with small amounts of carbs and very little fiber.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, it has about 227 kcal and provides protein, which helps keep you full and supports muscle maintenance. However, it’s also high in sodium (689 mg) and saturated fat (7.54 g), plus cholesterol (114 mg). Too much sodium can make blood pressure harder to manage, and too much saturated fat can affect heart health over time. Since it has 0 g fiber, pairing it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables and whole grains) helps balance your meal and digestion.
Healthier tips
- For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), keep corned beef loaf as a main protein but use a smaller portion (e.g., about 50–75g) and stretch the plate with vegetables.
- Balance the meal: add non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, kangkong, cabbage) and fiber from brown rice, whole wheat bread, or legumes.
- Watch the salt: if the loaf tastes very salty, consider serving it with unsalted sides and avoid extra salty condiments.
- Choose frequency over quantity—have it occasionally, not every day.
- If you’re having it for breakfast or snacks, pair with fruit or veggies to improve fiber intake.
Common Filipino dishes
Corned beef loaf, corned beef and cabbage, corned beef hash, arroz caldo with corned beef, corned beef sandwich
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