Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken, white meat, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 72% |
| Calories | 173kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 32.9 g/ 71g (46%) | ||||
Total Fat | 4.6 g/ 42g (10%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.14%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 4.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 104 mg/ 750mg (13%) |
Phosphorus | 154 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Iron | 2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 81 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Boiled chicken (white meat). It’s a lean protein source with no carbs and very little fiber.
Why it matters to health
White-meat chicken helps build and maintain muscles because it provides protein. It also has low carbohydrates and zero sugar, which makes it a good choice for steady energy across your meals. For health, it’s helpful to note that it still has some fat—mostly low overall, but it does include saturated fat. Sodium is also present (especially if the broth or seasoning is salty), so keeping the flavoring balanced helps support heart health.
Healthier tips
- Serve with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, sayote, carrots) to add fiber and fullness.
- Pair with 1/2 to 1 cup cooked rice or a small serving of starchy carbs if you need it for energy—especially for active days.
- For snacks, you can have a small portion of boiled chicken with veggies instead of fried or processed options.
- Go easy on salty broth/seasonings; use herbs, garlic, onion, pepper, and calamansi for flavor.
- Portion guide: about 1 palm-sized serving of chicken per meal for a balanced plate.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken Tinola, Chicken Adobo (boiled/less sauce version), Sinigang na Manok, Hainanese Chicken (boiled chicken with rice), Chicken Sopas
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