Chiton soup or stew
Chiton soup is a traditional Filipino seafood soup, often referred to as 'Ginataang Chiton' when cooked with coconut milk. It features tenderized chiton (a type of sea snail or abalone-like mollusk) simmered in a savory, often spicy, broth with vegetables like squash, string beans, and leafy greens. The dish is a coastal delicacy, particularly popular in the Visayas and Mindanao regions of the Philippines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced, protein-rich meal with moderate fat from the coconut milk and carbohydrates from the vegetables. It provides a good source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals like iron and zinc, with a typical serving containing approximately 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 220 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.8 mg |
Per 1 bowl (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases the Filipino expertise in using coconut milk (gata) to create rich, creamy seafood dishes. Nutritionally, the chiton meat is an excellent source of taurine, an amino acid important for heart and muscle function, which is less commonly found in other proteins.
