Cereals and Grains / Whole Grains
Rice w/ chicken, str
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 46kcal / 2530kcal (1%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.6 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 8.6 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.43%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 42 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 31 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.1 mg/ 12mg (0.83%) |
Sodium | 24 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
This is rice with chicken (often “kanin + manok”), with a serving that includes some chicken and rice. Rice provides the main carbs, while the chicken adds protein. In this sample, the portion is relatively light in fat and calories, with some fiber from the rice.
Why it matters to health
Rice with chicken is a good everyday combo because it gives energy from carbohydrates (8.6 g per 100 g), protein support from the chicken (helps keep you full and supports body repair), and some fiber (1 g) to help digestion. The nutrients listed also show low total fat (0.6 g) and some saturated fat (0.14 g), plus cholesterol (7 mg) and sodium (24 mg). Sodium is usually the bigger concern when the chicken is salty (e.g., adobo-style or with seasoning), so it’s helpful to watch how the chicken is cooked and how much sauce is used.
Healthier tips
- Balance your plate: aim for rice + chicken + lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, talong, carrots) for better fullness and fiber.
- Portion guide: for one full meal, keep rice to about 1–1.5 cups cooked (adjust based on your activity), then add a palm-sized portion of chicken.
- Choose cooking style: prefer boiled, grilled, or lightly sautéed chicken. If using adobo or sauce, go easy on the liquid and add extra vegetables.
- Watch sodium: limit salty seasonings and sauces; taste first before adding more.
- Snack smart: if you eat 1–2 snacks, choose fruit, yogurt, or nuts instead of extra rice or salty snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken arroz caldo, Hainanese chicken rice (Filipino-style), Chicken tinola with rice, Chicken adobo with rice, Garlic fried chicken with rice
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