Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Chicken wing
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 62% |
| Calories | 194kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 18.9 g/ 71g (26%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 13.2 g/ 42g (31%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 4.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) source |
Vit C | 4 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 61 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 143 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 81 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
What is this food?
Chicken wing is a protein-rich part of the chicken, usually enjoyed as viand or as a snack (often fried or sauced). For 100g, it provides about 194 kcal and 13.2g total fat with 4.07g saturated fat and 111mg cholesterol.
Why it matters to health
Chicken wings can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. However, they’re also higher in fat—especially saturated fat—and contain cholesterol. The good part is that chicken wings have 0g carbs and 0g sugar, so they won’t spike your blood sugar like sweet foods do. The sodium in 100g is 81mg, which can add up if your wings are seasoned heavily or paired with salty sauces. Enjoy them in balanced portions so you get the protein without overdoing the fat and sodium.
Healthier tips
- Choose a smaller portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, and keep wings as a main viand rather than the whole plate.
- Go for baked, grilled, or air-fried versions when possible to reduce extra oil.
- Watch the sauce: use less soy-based or sweet sauces, and add flavor with garlic, herbs, calamansi, or vinegar.
- Pair with fiber-rich sides like vegetables or a small serving of brown rice/half cup rice to support digestion and fullness.
- Since you’ll have 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day, balance the rest of the day with lighter options (e.g., fish, tofu, or veggies) if you eat wings for one meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken wings (adobo-style), Buffalo wings, Garlic butter wings, Sweet and spicy wings, Barbecue chicken wings
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