Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken pullet, breast
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 85% |
| Calories | 103kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 19.6 g/ 71g (27%) | ||||
Total Fat | 2.7 g/ 42g (6%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.07%) |
Vit B1 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 6.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (38%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 10 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 157 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 1.6 mg/ 12mg (13%) |
Sodium | 48 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Chicken breast (pullet) — a lean, skinless chicken part that’s mostly protein with very little carbs and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Chicken breast helps you build and maintain muscle because it’s a strong source of protein. It also has low carbohydrates, which fits well with a balanced 3-meals-plus-snacks day. For fats, it has some total fat (about 2.7 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (about 0.78 g per 100 g), so it’s best to pair it with plenty of vegetables and choose cooking methods like grilling, steaming, or boiling to keep the meal lighter. Sodium is relatively low (about 48 mg per 100 g) when it’s not heavily seasoned, but sodium can increase a lot if it’s marinated or cooked with salty sauces.
Healthier tips
- For meals, aim for 1 palm-sized portion of chicken breast per meal, then add 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, broccoli, carrots) and a sensible serving of rice or other carbs.
- Use low-salt seasonings: garlic, onion, herbs, calamansi, vinegar, and pepper instead of salty sauces.
- Cook with less added oil: grill, bake, air-fry, steam, or stir-fry with minimal oil.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep the portion smaller and pair with fruit or veggies (not just chicken alone).
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken adobo, Chicken tinola, Chicken inasal, Sinigang na manok, Chicken curry, Chicken sopas
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