Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken neck
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 48% |
| Calories | 314kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14.1 g/ 71g (19%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 28.6 g/ 42g (68%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.43%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 2.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (16%) source |
Vit C | 4 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 75 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 96 mg/ 700mg (13%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 68 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
What is this food?
Chicken neck is a part of the chicken that’s mostly used as a protein in soups, stews, or braises. Since it has more fat than lean chicken parts, it’s richer and more flavorful, especially when cooked with broth and aromatics.
Why it matters to health
Chicken neck can help you meet your daily protein needs, which supports body repair and helps you feel full. However, based on the nutrient data, it’s also high in total fat (28.6g per 100g) and saturated fat (7.9g), and it contains cholesterol (108mg). It’s also a low-carb food (0g carbs, 0g fiber), so it won’t provide fiber for digestion. Sodium is relatively low in this data (68mg), but the overall sodium can still go up depending on how it’s seasoned and cooked. Everything in moderation—pair it with fiber-rich sides to balance the meal.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine, treat chicken neck as a protein option but keep portions reasonable (e.g., a smaller serving compared with leaner chicken parts).
- Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, cabbage, kangkong, okra) and/or fiber-rich carbs (like brown rice, kamote, or whole-grain options) to support digestion and fullness.
- When cooking, go easy on salty seasonings (soy sauce, patis, bouillon cubes). Use herbs, garlic, onion, pepper, and vinegar for flavor.
- If you’re watching saturated fat, consider mixing it with leaner cuts (e.g., chicken breast or thigh without skin) in the same dish.
- Enjoy it more often as part of a balanced meal rather than as a frequent “main” every day.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken tinola, chicken adobo, sinigang na manok, nilaga, arroz caldo
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