Chicken adobo calories
Chicken braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves and black pepper, served with one cup of steamed rice.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Chicken adobo (2 pieces of chicken with sauce and 1 cup of rice) has about 550 kcal. Most servings fall between 450 and 750 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 550 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 55 g
- Fat
- 21 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 2 pieces of chicken with sauce and 1 cup of rice, about 320 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 35 g | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g | 40% |
| Fat | 21 g | 34% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| Adobo only, 2 pieces, no rice | 340 kcal |
| With 2 cups of rice | 760 kcal |
| With 1 cup of garlic fried rice (sinangag) | 640 kcal |
| Chicken and pork adobo with 1 cup of rice | 680 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Chicken skin and the oil in the sauce add most of the fat.
- Rice adds about 200 kcal per cup, and many people eat two cups.
- Some cooks fry the braised chicken until crisp, which adds oil.
How to make it lighter
- Remove the skin before you eat.
- Spoon off the fat on top of the sauce.
- Eat one cup of rice instead of two.
How to log Chicken adobo in Nibbs
Type how many cups of rice you ate, because each extra cup adds about 200 kcal. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Chicken adobo calorie questions
How many calories are in chicken adobo?
Two pieces of chicken adobo with sauce and one cup of rice have about 550 kcal. The adobo alone, without rice, has about 340 kcal. Most plates with rice fall between 450 and 750 kcal.
Is chicken adobo high in sodium?
Yes. Soy sauce gives adobo a lot of sodium. Nibbs shows sodium for each meal, so you can see how much the adobo adds.
Is pork adobo higher in calories than chicken adobo?
Usually yes. Pork adobo often uses pork belly (liempo), which has more fat than chicken. A serving of pork adobo with one cup of rice can have 650 kcal or more.
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