Meat and Poultry / Offal
Beef omasum Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 95kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 3.8 g/ 42g (9%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 15.1 g/ 71g (21%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 50 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (7%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 84 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Iron | 0.2 mg/ 12mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 116 mg/ 700mg (16%) source |
Sodium | 35 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Beef omasum is the edible lining of the cow’s third stomach. It’s a type of organ meat, usually cooked as a savory viand (often stewed or braised) and used as a protein-rich ulam.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Beef omasum is a good protein choice for building and repairing body tissues, especially helpful when you’re aiming for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks in a day. It’s also relatively low in carbs and fiber (so it works best paired with vegetables and a balanced carb source). However, it contains saturated fat (1.33 g per 100 g) and cholesterol (126 mg per 100 g). It’s also low in sodium (35 mg per 100 g), but the overall sodium can still rise depending on how it’s cooked (like with salty broth, seasoning, or sauces).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions reasonable: use it as the protein for your meal, then fill half your plate with vegetables and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs.
- Choose cooking methods that use less added oil—stew, simmer, or braise with plenty of aromatics and vegetables.
- If you’re watching saturated fat and cholesterol, balance your organ-meat intake by rotating with other proteins (fish, chicken, tofu, beans).
- Watch the seasoning: go easy on salty sauces and broth, especially if you’re also eating salty snacks.
- For better overall balance, add fiber-rich sides like okra, pechay, kangkong, or mixed vegetables.
Common Filipino dishes
Beef omasum guisado, Beef omasum sinigang, Beef omasum nilaga, Dinuguan (with pork/organ mix), Kare-kare (with peanut sauce and vegetables)
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