Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken, white meat, fried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 70% |
| Calories | 226kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 40.3 g/ 71g (56%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 7.2 g/ 42g (17%) | ||||||
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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 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 8.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (52%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 86 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Phosphorus | 213 mg/ 700mg (30%) source |
Iron | 2.9 mg/ 12mg (24%) source |
Sodium | 104 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
Fried chicken (white meat). This is a protein-rich food, and in this form it’s cooked by frying, so it tends to be higher in fat and sodium.
Why it matters to health
Chicken provides lean protein that helps build and repair body tissues and supports feeling full. However, because it’s fried, it also brings more total fat and saturated fat, plus cholesterol and sodium. For everyday eating (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), this matters because frequent high-fat, high-sodium choices can make it harder to keep your overall diet balanced—especially for heart health and blood pressure. The good news: you can still enjoy it by controlling portions and cooking method.
Healthier tips
- Choose smaller portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and rice/other carbs in appropriate amounts.
- Try less-fried methods when possible: air-fry, bake, or grill to reduce added oil.
- Pair with fiber-rich sides (e.g., fresh or lightly cooked vegetables) to improve overall meal balance.
- Watch sodium: if it’s salty (like fast-food or heavily seasoned), balance the rest of the day with less salty snacks and viands.
- If you eat it as a snack, keep it small and avoid repeating fried items too often in the same day.
Common Filipino dishes
Fried chicken, Chicken inasal, Chicken adobo (fried or with fried sides), Chicken curry, Chicken barbecue
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