What is this food?
This is egg and chicken (white), a protein-rich food. It’s usually used as a main ingredient in viands or mixed dishes, and it provides protein with very low fat.
Why it matters to health
Protein helps keep you full and supports muscle repair and growth—useful for everyday energy, especially if you eat 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. This version is also low in saturated fat, which is good for heart health. Carbs and sugar are present but not high (about 2 g carbs and 0.9 g sugar per 100 g), so it can fit well alongside rice or other carbs. Sodium is 240 mg per 100 g, so it’s best to watch how salty the whole dish becomes (especially if it’s seasoned with soy sauce, patis, or broth).
Healthier tips
- Pair it with one serving of rice or starchy food (or skip if you already had enough carbs earlier in the day), plus 2 servings of non-starchy vegetables for fiber and vitamins.
- For snacks, keep portions small—think 1 small serving of egg/chicken with veggies instead of large servings.
- Go easy on salty sauces: start with less patis/soy sauce, and add flavor with garlic, onion, herbs, and spices.
- If you’re cooking, choose methods like boiling, steaming, grilling, or light sauté rather than deep-frying.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken egg soup, chicken arroz caldo, ginisang itlog na may manok, chicken and egg stir-fry, chicken sopas