Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken gizzard
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 106kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 21.8 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 2.5 g/ 348g (0.72%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.32%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.25 mg/ 1mg (19%) source |
Vit B3 | 4.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) source |
Vit C | 4 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 18 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 71 mg/ 700mg (10%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 83 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Chicken gizzard is the muscular part of the chicken’s stomach. It’s a leaner protein option compared with many fattier cuts, and it’s commonly cooked as a viand (often stewed or sautéed).
Why it matters to health
Chicken gizzard provides protein to help build and maintain body tissues. It also has very low carbs and sugar, which fits well with balanced meals. However, it has cholesterol (117 mg per 100 g) and some saturated fat (0.26 g), so it’s best to keep portions reasonable. Sodium is also present (83 mg per 100 g), and many Filipino recipes add more salt—so watching the seasoning helps keep blood pressure in check.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, carrots, sayote) and serve with a measured portion of rice or swap part of rice with vegetables.
- Use less salty sauces and go easy on added salt; try flavoring with garlic, onions, herbs, and spices.
- Keep serving size around 1 palm-sized portion (about 80–120 g cooked) and enjoy it a few times a week.
- Choose cooking methods like stewing, simmering, or grilling instead of deep-frying.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken gizzard adobo, Gizzard bistek, Gizzard ginisa, Kwek-kwek with gizzard (variant), Gizzard sinigang
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