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Bouillon cube, beef Nutrition Facts

Beef cube
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 284kcal / 2530kcal (11%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
21.2 g/ 42g (50%)
Saturated Fat
10.55 g/ 20g (52%)
Cholesterol
21 mg/ 300mg (7%)
Unsaturated Fat
9.7 g
Total Carbohydrates
13 g/ 348g (3%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Protein
10.4 g/ 71g (14%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
3.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.46%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%)
Vitamin B2
0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%)
Vitamin B3
1.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%)

Minerals

Calcium
35 mg/ 750mg (4%)
Iron
2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%)
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Phosphorus
147 mg/ 700mg (21%)
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Sodium
24149 mg/ 1500mg (1609%)
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Beef bouillon cube (usually used to flavor soups, rice, and sauces). It’s a concentrated seasoning made from beef flavor plus salt and fat, so a small amount goes a long way.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
This is mainly used for taste, but it can be high in sodium (very important for blood pressure and fluid balance). It also has saturated fat and some cholesterol, which are better kept limited for heart health. On the other hand, it can help make meals more enjoyable, so people are more likely to eat balanced meals (e.g., adding vegetables and lean protein). Since it’s concentrated, the calories can add up if you use too much.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use less than the usual: start with half a cube, then adjust to taste.
  • Balance the meal: add vegetables (like pechay, cabbage, kangkong) and lean protein (fish, chicken breast, tofu) so the meal is more filling.
  • Watch your daily sodium: if you use bouillon, go lighter on other salty items (toyo, patis, instant noodles, processed meats).
  • For 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks: keep bouillon as a flavoring, not the main food; pair it with rice in a reasonable portion and add fiber-rich sides.
  • Choose “low-sodium” versions when available.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang, Nilaga, Beef mami, Lugaw (rice porridge), Tinola, Instant noodle soups
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