Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken leg/drumstick
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 85% |
| Calories | 204kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 17.1 g/ 71g (24%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 15.1 g/ 42g (35%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.11%) |
Vit B1 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B2 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vit B3 | 4.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) source |
Vit C | 4 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 102 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Sodium | 127 mg/ 1500mg (8%) |
What is this food?
Chicken leg/drumstick (about 100g). It’s a protein-rich part of chicken, usually with some skin, so it can be higher in fat and cholesterol than leaner cuts.
Why it matters to health
Chicken leg/drumstick helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and staying full after meals. For health, it’s also good to note the nutrients: it has 15.1g total fat (with 4.13g saturated fat) and 88mg cholesterol, plus 127mg sodium. These aren’t “bad,” but they’re reasons to balance your portions and cooking method—especially if you eat this often. Since it has 0g carbs and 0g fiber, pair it with vegetables and a smart carb portion (like rice, kamote, or whole grains) so your meals are more complete.
Healthier tips
- Choose the cooking style: prefer grilled, roasted, or air-fried over deep-fried.
- Portion guide: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal (adjust based on your appetite and activity).
- Skin on or off: if you’re watching saturated fat, remove some or all skin.
- Balance the plate: add 1–2 cups non-starchy veggies and a measured carb (e.g., 1/2–1 cup cooked rice depending on your needs).
- Watch sodium: go easy on salty marinades, soy sauce, and bottled sauces.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), you can include chicken leg/drumstick in one main meal, then vary proteins in other meals (fish, eggs, tofu, beans).
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken adobo, inihaw na manok, chicken curry, chicken afritada, chicken sopas, roasted chicken
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