Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken blood, bbq
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 91kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 16 g/ 71g (22%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.7 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 2.8 g/ 348g (0.8%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.39%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (3%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 21 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 9 mg/ 700mg (1%) |
Iron | 41.4 mg/ 12mg (345%) high |
Potassium | 146 mg/ 2000mg (7%) |
Sodium | 456 mg/ 1500mg (30%) |
Zinc | 0.9 mg/ 7mg (13%) |
What is this food?
Chicken blood (often used in BBQ or grilled preparations), typically served as a protein-rich street food.
Why it matters to health
Chicken blood provides protein to help your body build and repair tissues, and it’s also naturally higher in cholesterol and sodium depending on how it’s seasoned and grilled. It can also be relatively higher in saturated fat (from the fat content of the preparation), so frequent or large portions may add up to higher cholesterol and sodium intake. The good part: when eaten in reasonable portions, it can fit into a balanced day alongside rice, vegetables, and other leaner protein choices.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small—treat it as a side protein to your main meal, not the whole plate.
- Choose BBQ stalls that use less salty sauce; ask for “less sauce” if possible.
- Pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, kangkong) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
- Balance your day: if you have chicken blood at one meal, choose lighter protein options for the next meal (e.g., fish, chicken breast, tofu).
- Since you’ll have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, don’t make it a daily snack—spread it out and keep frequency occasional.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken blood BBQ, Dinuguan, Isaw (chicken intestines), Betamax, Pork/Chicken barbecue
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