Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken feet, bbq
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 55% |
| Calories | 229kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 26.9 g/ 71g (37%) | ||||
Total Fat | 11.9 g/ 42g (28%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 3.6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 2.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (13%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 133 mg/ 750mg (17%) source |
Phosphorus | 225 mg/ 700mg (32%) high |
Iron | 2.2 mg/ 12mg (18%) |
Sodium | 671 mg/ 1500mg (44%) |
What is this food?
Chicken feet, BBQ (usually grilled or sauced). It’s a protein-rich viand with some fat and a small amount of carbs and sugar.
Why it matters to health
Chicken feet can help you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle maintenance and keeps you full between meals. However, BBQ sauce and the natural fat in chicken feet can make the meal higher in sodium (671 mg per 100 g) and total fat (11.9 g). The carbs are low (3.6 g) but there’s some sugar (0.8 g), so it’s best to enjoy it as part of a balanced plate rather than as a frequent main.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions reasonable: treat it as a protein for one meal (e.g., about 1 small serving), especially if you also eat rice.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (like lettuce, cucumber, kangkong, or mixed veggies) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
- Go lighter on extra BBQ sauce; ask for sauce on the side when possible.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), enjoy BBQ chicken feet once in a while, not every day—balance it with other proteins like fish, eggs, or tofu.
- Hydrate well and choose lower-sodium sides (avoid salty dips and instant noodles on the same day).
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken feet BBQ, Kwek-kwek, Isaw (grilled chicken intestines), Barbecue skewers (chicken/pork), Lechon kawali with sauce
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