Prepared and Processed / Instant Foods
Bouillon cube, chicken
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 306kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 15.3 g/ 71g (21%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 22.3 g/ 42g (53%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 11 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%) |
Vit B1 | 0.84 mg/ 1mg (70%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 2.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (16%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 58 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 143 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%) |
Sodium | 23606 mg/ 1500mg (1573%) |
What is this food?
Chicken bouillon cube (used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces).
Why it matters to health
It’s convenient for adding strong chicken flavor, but it’s also high in sodium (about 23,606 mg per 100 g) and contains fat (22.3 g total; 5.69 g saturated fat) plus cholesterol (62 mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, and higher saturated fat can be less ideal for heart health when eaten often. The good part: when used as a flavoring (not as a main ingredient), it helps you enjoy meals like soups and noodles without needing extra fat or sauces—so the key is how much you use and how often.
Healthier tips
- Use less cube than the package suggests, then adjust with herbs, garlic, onion, pepper, and calamansi for more flavor.
- Balance your day: keep your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks, but make sure the rest of the meal is fiber-rich (vegetables, beans, or brown rice) to support fullness.
- Pair with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, cabbage, sayote) and lean proteins when possible.
- If you’re watching salt, choose “low-sodium” versions if available, and taste before adding more.
- For soups: add the cube early, then taste—avoid “topping up” sodium at the end.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang, Tinola, Mami, Pancit Canton, Sotanghon soup, Lugaw
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