Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken spread
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 211kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.4 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 14.5 g/ 42g (34%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 9.6 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.21%) |
Vit B1 | 0.35 mg/ 1mg (29%) source |
Vit B2 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (8%) |
Vit B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 122 mg/ 750mg (16%) source |
Phosphorus | 102 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 1.6 mg/ 12mg (13%) |
Sodium | 624 mg/ 1500mg (41%) |
What is this food?
Chicken spread is a creamy, spreadable chicken-based filling (usually mixed with fat, salt, and sometimes a bit of starch/sugar) that you can put on bread, crackers, or use as a quick filling for sandwiches.
Why it matters to health
Per 100g, it provides protein to support muscle and satiety, but it’s also higher in sodium (about 624 mg) and fat (about 14.5 g, with saturated fat around 2.7 g). Too much sodium can make it harder to keep blood pressure in a healthy range, and too much saturated fat can add up over time. The good part: it can help you reach your daily protein needs—just keep portions balanced, especially if you’re also eating salty viands and processed foods in your other meals.
Healthier tips
- Use a thin layer (about 1–2 tablespoons) instead of a thick spread, especially if you’re having it for lunch or dinner.
- Pair it with fiber-rich sides: whole wheat bread, pandesal (smaller portion), or add cucumber/lettuce/tomatoes to make the meal more filling.
- Balance the rest of the day: if you eat chicken spread at one meal, choose less salty snacks/viands for the next meal.
- If you’re watching salt, rinse or choose low-sodium versions when available, and avoid adding extra salty toppings (like cheese or processed meats).
- For snacks, keep it to 1 small sandwich and add fruit or yogurt on the side instead of another salty snack.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken spread sandwich, pandesal with chicken spread, chicken spread on crackers, chicken spread omelet filling, chicken spread pasta topping
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