Prepared and Processed / Canned Meats
Chicken blood
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 59kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 13.9 g/ 71g (19%) |
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low |
Total Carbs | 0.5 g/ 348g (0.14%) |
Vitamins
Vit A | 4 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.57%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (6%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 122 mg/ 750mg (16%) source |
Phosphorus | 85 mg/ 700mg (12%) |
Iron | 16.9 mg/ 12mg (140%) high |
What is this food?
Chicken blood is the liquid part of the chicken that’s usually cooked (often as a viand or filling) and eaten as a source of protein and iron.
Why it matters to health
Chicken blood can help support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also provides iron, which is important for carrying oxygen in the body. Since it’s not a starchy food, it won’t spike carbs much, but it can be high in cholesterol for some people—so it’s best to enjoy it in reasonable portions and not make it your everyday main protein. Pairing it with vegetables and balancing it with rice or other carbs helps you get a more complete meal.
Healthier tips
- Keep it as part of your protein serving (about 1 palm-sized portion) and balance the plate with vegetables.
- Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya) to add fiber and help make meals more filling.
- If you eat it for lunch or dinner, consider choosing other protein sources (fish, chicken breast, tofu, eggs) on other days to vary nutrients.
- For snacks, avoid turning blood-based dishes into frequent “snack” items—save it for full meals where you can balance the rest of what you eat.
Common Filipino dishes
Dinuguan (pork or chicken blood stew), Kwek-kwek with sauce (sometimes includes blood-based sauce), Blood sausage (longganisa/“dugo” style), Chicken blood soup/stew, Tokwa’t dugo (tofu with blood-based sauce)
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