What is this food?
Chicken noodle soup (chicken noodle, broth-based), usually made with chicken, noodles, and vegetables like carrots/celery, served as a warm meal or snack.
Why it matters to health
This food can be a good comfort meal because it provides protein from chicken and carbohydrates from noodles for energy. It also has some fiber (from vegetables) which helps keep you full and supports healthy digestion. On the other hand, it can contribute to sodium (33 mg per 100 g in this data) and some saturated fat (0.120 g) depending on how it’s cooked. If you’re having it as part of your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks, pairing it with extra vegetables and keeping portions of noodles helps balance your daily intake.
Healthier tips
- Choose more chicken and vegetables, and keep the noodles to a reasonable portion (especially if you also eat rice at the same meal).
- Add extra non-starchy veggies (e.g., cabbage, pechay, mushrooms) to boost fiber and fullness.
- Go easy on salty add-ons (like extra seasoning cubes, soy sauce, or patis) and taste first.
- If you’re watching fat, use skinless chicken and skim off excess oil if the soup looks oily.
- For a balanced plate: aim for 1/2 veggies, 1/4 protein, 1/4 noodles (or rice if you’re not having noodles).
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken noodle soup, Mami, Sotanghon soup, Pancit canton, Arroz caldo