Chicken Feet Soup
Chicken Feet Soup is a comforting, collagen-rich broth found across many Asian cuisines, from Chinese 'Pai Gwat Tong' to Korean 'Daktoritang' and Filipino 'Nilaga'. It typically features slow-simmered chicken feet, aromatic ginger, scallions, and sometimes medicinal herbs or vegetables like daikon or corn. The soup is prized for its rich, gelatinous texture and deeply savory flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is very low in carbohydrates and moderate in fat, but it is an excellent source of protein, particularly collagen and gelatin from the feet. A typical bowl provides around 150-250 calories, with key nutrients including calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus from the bones.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Collagen | 9 g |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Selenium | 10 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved 'nose-to-tail' dish that transforms a humble cut into a luxurious, nourishing broth. Nutritionally, the high collagen content is celebrated for supporting skin, joint, and gut health, making it a traditional restorative food.
