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Beef shank, boiled Nutrition Facts

Baka kenchi, nilaga
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 89%
Calories 92kcal / 2530kcal (3%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
1.5 g/ 42g (3%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.54 g/ 20g (2%)
low
Unsaturated Fat
0.72 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
19.5 g/ 71g (27%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
0.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.11%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B2
0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%)
Vitamin B3
3.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (24%)
source

Minerals

Calcium
31 mg/ 750mg (4%)
Iron
1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%)
Phosphorus
205 mg/ 700mg (29%)
source
Sodium
34 mg/ 1500mg (2%)
very low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Boiled beef shank is a leaner cut of beef cooked in water until tender. It’s mainly a protein food (about 92 kcal per 100 g) with very little carbs and fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Beef shank helps your body build and repair tissues because it provides protein. It also has some healthy-to-use fats, but it contains saturated fat (about 0.54 g per 100 g) and sodium (about 34 mg per 100 g), so it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and keep your overall portion balanced. Since it has no carbs and no fiber, it works best when combined with rice, root crops, or whole grains plus non-starchy veggies for better fullness and meal balance.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Serve with 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, cabbage) to add fiber and volume.
  • For a typical day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use beef shank as your protein for one meal, then rotate with fish, chicken, eggs, or tofu.
  • Watch the portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of cooked meat, then fill the rest of the plate with veggies and a sensible amount of rice or other carbs.
  • If you’re using the broth, taste it first—if it’s salty, dilute with water and add more vegetables.
Common Filipino dishes
Bulalo, Nilagang baka, Beef pares (with less sauce), Kare-kare (leaner portion), Sopas with beef shank
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