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Beef chunk, cnd Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 252kcal / 2530kcal (9%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
18.3 g/ 42g (43%)
Saturated Fat
7.71 g/ 20g (38%)
Cholesterol
116 mg/ 300mg (38%)
Unsaturated Fat
6.33 g
Total Carbohydrates
7 g/ 348g (2%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
2.1 g/ 63g (3%)
Protein
14.7 g/ 71g (20%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0.6 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.09%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%)
Vitamin B2
0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%)
Vitamin B3
3.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%)
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Minerals

Calcium
37 mg/ 750mg (4%)
Iron
0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%)
Phosphorus
122 mg/ 700mg (17%)
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Sodium
789 mg/ 1500mg (52%)
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Beef chunks (cooked), a protein-rich viand. In a 100g serving, it has about 252 kcal and around 18.3g total fat with 7.7g saturated fat, plus 7g carbohydrates and 789mg sodium.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Beef chunks help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety, especially when you include them in your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks schedule. However, this serving is also relatively high in saturated fat and cholesterol, and it has a fairly high sodium level—so frequent large portions may make it harder to keep heart-friendly eating targets. A practical balance is to enjoy it as part of a meal, then pair it with plenty of vegetables and smart carbs to improve overall nutrient quality.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Keep portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of beef per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and a moderate amount of rice or other carbs.
  • Balance the fats: choose leaner cuts when possible, and trim visible fat before cooking.
  • Watch sodium: if the beef is salty (e.g., with sauce), go easy on extra seasoning and consider using less salty sauces.
  • Add fiber and micronutrients: pair with at least 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, repolyo, carrots) to support digestion and help you feel fuller.
  • Spread it out: enjoy beef a few times a week, and rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or legumes.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef tapa, Beef caldereta, Nilagang baka, Kare-kare (beef), Bulalo, Ginataang baka
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