Meat and Poultry / Poultry
Moor hen gizzard
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 113kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 22.5 g/ 71g (31%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.6 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 2.2 g/ 348g (0.63%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.32%) |
Vit B1 | 0.11 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B2 | 0.22 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B3 | 4.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 19 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 127 mg/ 700mg (18%) source |
Iron | 1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
Sodium | 91 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
Moor hen gizzard is an organ meat (from the bird’s stomach) that’s usually cooked as a savory viand. In a 100g serving, it’s mainly a protein food with small amounts of carbs and almost no sugar.
Why it matters to health
Organ meats like gizzard can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. This serving has low carbs and no sugar, which fits well with balanced meals. However, it also has cholesterol (186 mg) and saturated fat (0.410 g), plus sodium (91 mg). So it’s best to enjoy it as part of your usual 3 meals and 1–2 snacks per day, not as the main food every day.
Healthier tips
- Portion: Keep it as a viand portion (about 1/4–1/3 of your plate), and pair with lots of vegetables.
- Balance the plate: Add rice or root crops in a reasonable serving, plus at least 1–2 servings of non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, carrots).
- Cooking style: Prefer stew, ginisa with less oil, or simmering over deep-frying. Skim excess oil if the dish is oily.
- Frequency: Enjoy gizzard occasionally—rotate with other protein sources like fish, eggs, tofu, and chicken.
- Watch salt: Go easy on patis/soy sauce and seasoning mixes to keep sodium in check.
Common Filipino dishes
Adobong atay at gizzard, Gizzard ginisa, Dinakdakan-style gizzard (with vegetables), Tinola with gizzard, Kare-kare with mixed offal
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