Can dogs eat Chicken tenderloin (sasami)?
Chicken tenderloin (sasami)（鶏ささみ）
Safe to feed
A chicken part very low in fat and high in protein.
98 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
The slender part on the inside of the breast. Per 100g: 98kcal, 23.9g protein, 0.8g fat — especially low in fat even among meats.
Magnesium is 32mg, especially high even among meats, and it also contains 410mg of potassium. A simple protein source that is easy to use without adding fat.
When you have these care goals
Weight management and senior care — One of the foods that comes up when thinking about weight management and meals for senior dogs.
Nutrition
Chicken tenderloin (per 100 g, raw)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 98 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23.9 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g |
| Calcium | 4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 240 mg |
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| Fiber | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 75 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 410 mg |
| Magnesium | 32 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
| Copper | 0.03 mg |
| Iodine | 0 µg |
| Selenium | 22 µg |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.7 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| EPA | 2 mg |
| DHA | 6 mg |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | 4 mg |
In food-energetics terms
In traditional food energetics, this is classified as a 'warming' food. It is said to gently warm the body and is often chosen when the body tends to feel cold.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.