Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken thigh & leg
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 74% |
| Calories | 187kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 17.6 g/ 71g (24%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 13 g/ 42g (30%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.21%) |
Vit B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B3 | 4.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) source |
Vit C | 4 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 20 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 160 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 0.9 mg/ 12mg (7%) |
Sodium | 79 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Chicken thigh & leg (skin-on or from the darker parts), a protein-rich meat commonly used in Filipino viands like adobo, inasal, and fried chicken.
Why it matters to health
This food helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and staying full after meals. In this 100 g serving, it has 187 kcal and 13 g total fat, including 3.55 g saturated fat, plus 76 mg cholesterol. It’s also relatively low in carbs and fiber (0 g), so it works best when paired with rice or starchy sides in proper portions and vegetables/fruit. Sodium is 79 mg per 100 g, so if the dish is salty (like adobo or marinated chicken), watch the overall sodium across the day.
Healthier tips
- Choose skinless when possible, or keep skin portions smaller to reduce saturated fat.
- Use a balanced plate: 1/2 veggies, 1/4 rice or starchy food, 1/4 chicken (or adjust based on your appetite and activity).
- For 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks: include chicken at one main meal, then add vegetable-based sides (e.g., ensaladang gulay) and a fruit snack if needed.
- Go easy on salty sauces and frying: try grilling, baking, or air-frying, and flavor with garlic, herbs, vinegar, and spices instead of extra salt.
- Keep it enjoyable with moderation: you can have chicken regularly, but vary your protein sources (fish, eggs, tofu, beans) across the week.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken adobo, Chicken inasal, Fried chicken, Chicken curry, Lechon manok, Chicken tinola
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