Aquatic Foods
Amber fish Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 54% | |
| Calories | 81kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.9 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 18.1 g/ 71g (25%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.43%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 4.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 58 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 120 mg/ 700mg (17%) source |
Sodium | 31 mg/ 1500mg (2%) very low |
Allergen Info
Fish
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 Amber fish (a type of fish). It’s a lean protein food, typically cooked and eaten as part of a main meal or as a protein for snacks.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Amber fish helps you meet your daily protein needs for building and repairing body tissues. For this serving, it has 81 kcal per 100 g and 0 g carbs, so it’s a good option when you want a filling meal without adding extra sugar or starch. It also has 0.9 g total fat with 0.22 g saturated fat, and 31 mg sodium; these are generally manageable, but the sodium can rise depending on how it’s cooked (e.g., salted, bagoong, or very salty seasonings).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair it with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, talong, repolyo) and a sensible serving of rice or root crops if you need energy.
- Choose cooking methods like boil, steam, grill, or bake. If frying, use less oil and avoid heavy batter.
- Watch the seasoning: go easy on salt, patis, toyo, and bagoong so sodium stays reasonable.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use amber fish as your protein at lunch or dinner, and keep snacks balanced (e.g., fruit + yogurt, or nuts in small portions).
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang amber fish, Sinigang na isda, Grilled fish with calamansi, Paksiw na isda, Fried fish (less oil)
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