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Wagyu meat is famous for its soft and tender texture. Then, is this type of meat classified as healthier? What are the nutritional content of Wagyu which is said to be healthier than other meats? Come on, acquaintance with this type of meat to find out the answer.
Is Wagyu meat healthier?
Wagyu meat is a type of Japanese beef that has a distinctive marble pattern. Even so, Wagyu meat also comes from Australia and the United States. The name Wagyu itself is taken from Japanese "Wa" which means Japanese and "Gyu" which means meat or livestock.
Wagyu meat is known for its soft meat texture and meat pattern that resembles marble. The marble pattern is produced from unsaturated fat content. This is what gives the flavor of this beef a savory flavor and feels melted in the mouth.
Then, is this type of meat classified as healthy? Research shows that Wagyu meat contains more omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as more monounsaturated fatty acids than other beef.
The percentage of fatty acids affects the texture and taste of food in the mouth, especially in meat. This is one reason why this type of beef is considered the best and most delicious beef.
Unsaturated fatty acids help control blood pressure and keep body temperature normal. As well as monounsaturated fatty acid content in foods can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, an increase in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids helps digestion of triglycerides and cholesterol.
Protein in Wagyu meat can help maintain muscle and burn fat, because it can increase oxygen intake, energy production, and metabolic rate.
Get to know the nutritional content of Wagyu meat
One serving of Wagyu meat (which comes from Japan) or around 113 grams, contains as many as 280 calories. Whereas in one portion (113 grams) of Wagyu meat originating from America, there are 330 calories.
Not only tend to have low calories, the nutritional content of Wagyu meat is also very much. Anything?
Fat
WHO recommends total fat intake of no more than 30 percent of the total calorie needs per day. While the level of saturated fat should not be more than 10 percent of the total fat intake in a day and must increase the intake of unsaturated fats. This is equivalent to 67 grams of fat per day consisting of 22 grams of saturated fat and the remaining unsaturated fat.
When compared with the fat content in one portion of Wagyu meat, there are as many as 20 grams of total fat and 8 grams of saturated fat. Eating this type of meat is still quite safe for total fat levels. But be careful not to overdo it, because if you consume saturated fats beyond normal limits can increase cholesterol levels and risk of heart disease.
Protein
Based on the RI Ministry of Health Nutrition Adequacy Rate (AKG) table, the standard for protein sufficiency for Indonesian people is around 56-59 grams per day for women and 62-66 grams per day for men.
Meanwhile, one serving of Wagyu meat has the equivalent of 22 grams of protein. This is equivalent to 30-40 percent of your daily protein needs. As a source of animal protein, Wagyu meat contains all essential amino acids, which make it a complete source of protein.
Iron
Iron is one of the body's minerals that is useful for the formation of red blood cells that have the role of transporting oxygen into the body. Therefore, iron deficiency can cause you to get tired easily and your immune system decreases. For those of you who are anemic, you have to consume iron sources of food to recover quickly.
Iron requirements for men and women over the age of 51 require 8 milligrams of iron per day, and women between the ages of 19-50 need 18 milligrams of iron per day. Well, Wagyu meat can be a good choice of iron because it contains 10 percent of your daily iron needs, or about 2 milligrams per day.
Sodium
Wagyu beef contains about 60 grams of sodium. Although some people are sensitive to salt and need to pay attention to sodium intake, but your body still needs these minerals.
Sodium helps maintain body fluid balance, which plays a role in cooling your body while sweating and helping to send signals to the nervous system.
