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Chicken intestine, bbq Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
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| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 210kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 9.6 g/ 42g (22%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 3 g/ 348g (0.86%) | ||||||
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Protein | 28.2 g/ 71g (39%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 64 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (9%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.98 mg/ 1mg (75%) high |
Vitamin B3 | 4.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (29%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 28 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Iron | 5.3 mg/ 12mg (44%) high |
Phosphorus | 28 mg/ 700mg (4%) |
Sodium | 554 mg/ 1500mg (36%) |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Chicken intestine, usually cooked as BBQ (grilled). It’s a protein-rich street food made from the inner parts of the chicken.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted This food can help you meet your protein needs, which supports body repair and keeps you full. However, a 100g serving can be high in cholesterol (about 998 mg) and saturated fat (about 2.61 g), plus sodium (about 554 mg). Too much of these regularly may affect heart health and blood pressure, especially if your other meals are also salty or fatty. The good part: carbs and sugar are low, so it won’t spike your meal’s sugar much.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small: aim for about 1–2 sticks or a small serving, then balance with rice in a reasonable amount and lots of veggies.
- Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes) and a fruit snack if you’re having it as a snack.
- Choose BBQ sauces that are less sweet and ask for less sauce if possible.
- Balance across the day: since you’ll have 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks, don’t make BBQ intestine your main protein every day—rotate with fish, eggs, tofu, or lean chicken.
- Drink water and avoid frequent salty drinks with it.
Common Filipino dishes
Chicken intestine BBQ (isaw), Chicken BBQ, Pork BBQ (ihaw), Kwek-kwek, Betamax (chicken/other offal BBQ)
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