Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Sausage, chicken
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 185kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.7 g/ 71g (15%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 10.8 g/ 42g (25%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 11.3 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.65 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.38%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 2.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (16%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 67 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 153 mg/ 700mg (21%) source |
Iron | 2.1 mg/ 12mg (17%) |
Potassium | 131 mg/ 2000mg (6%) |
Sodium | 791 mg/ 1500mg (52%) |
Zinc | 1.9 mg/ 7mg (29%) source |
What is this food?
Sausage (chicken) is a processed meat product made from chicken, usually mixed with seasonings and salt, then cooked and formed into links or slices. In a 100 g serving, it provides about 185 kcal and is mainly a protein source.
Why it matters to health
This food can help you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle and keeps you full—useful for your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. However, it also tends to be higher in sodium (about 791 mg per 100 g), saturated fat (about 2.89 g), and cholesterol (about 50 mg). Too much of these regularly can make it harder to manage blood pressure and heart health. The good part: it has some fiber (about 1.4 g), but it’s still not a “fiber-rich” food, so pairing with vegetables and whole grains matters.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat sausage as a flavor add-on, not the main bulk of the meal.
- Balance your plate: pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, broccoli) and one serving of rice or whole grains.
- Watch sodium: if you eat sausage, go lighter on salty sides (instant noodles, bagoong, salted eggs) in the same meal.
- Choose cooking methods that reduce extra fat: grill, pan-sear with minimal oil, or bake instead of deep-frying.
- For snacks, consider protein alternatives more often (e.g., boiled eggs, tuna, tofu) and reserve sausage for occasional meals.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken sausage with fried rice, Sausage and egg breakfast, Pancit with sausage, Spaghetti with sausage, Lugaw with sausage
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