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Bouillon cube, chicken Nutrition Facts

Chicken cube
PhilFCT
Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Calories 306kcal / 2530kcal (12%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
22.3 g/ 42g (53%)
Saturated Fat
5.69 g/ 20g (28%)
Cholesterol
62 mg/ 300mg (20%)
Unsaturated Fat
16.8 g
Total Carbohydrates
11 g/ 348g (3%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
15.3 g/ 71g (21%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
1.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.84 mg/ 1mg (70%)
high
Vitamin B2
0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%)
Vitamin B3
2.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (16%)
source

Minerals

Calcium
58 mg/ 750mg (7%)
Iron
1.8 mg/ 12mg (15%)
Phosphorus
143 mg/ 700mg (20%)
source
Sodium
23606 mg/ 1500mg (1573%)
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Chicken bouillon cube (used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
It’s convenient for adding strong chicken flavor, but it’s also high in sodium (about 23,606 mg per 100 g) and contains fat (22.3 g total; 5.69 g saturated fat) plus cholesterol (62 mg). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, and higher saturated fat can be less ideal for heart health when eaten often. The good part: when used as a flavoring (not as a main ingredient), it helps you enjoy meals like soups and noodles without needing extra fat or sauces—so the key is how much you use and how often.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use less cube than the package suggests, then adjust with herbs, garlic, onion, pepper, and calamansi for more flavor.
  • Balance your day: keep your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks, but make sure the rest of the meal is fiber-rich (vegetables, beans, or brown rice) to support fullness.
  • Pair with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., pechay, cabbage, sayote) and lean proteins when possible.
  • If you’re watching salt, choose “low-sodium” versions if available, and taste before adding more.
  • For soups: add the cube early, then taste—avoid “topping up” sodium at the end.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang, Tinola, Mami, Pancit Canton, Sotanghon soup, Lugaw
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