Aquatic Foods
Anchovy, Indian (adult) Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 75% | |
| Calories | 85kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||
Total Carbohydrates | 0.1 g/ 348g (0.03%) | ||||
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Protein | 20.9 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vitamin B3 | 3.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (22%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 153 mg/ 750mg (20%) source |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 304 mg/ 700mg (43%) high |
Sodium | 163 mg/ 1500mg (10%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
Crustacean Shellfish
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 Anchovy (Indian/“dilis” style), usually sold dried or salted. It’s a small fish that’s commonly used as a flavorful protein topping or ingredient.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Anchovy is a good source of protein, which helps build and repair body tissues and supports feeling full between meals. It also has very low carbs and fiber, so it fits well when you’re balancing your plate with rice or other carbs. One thing to watch is the sodium—at about 163 mg per 100 g—especially if the anchovies are heavily salted or eaten in large amounts, since too much salt can affect blood pressure over time.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use anchovy as a flavor booster: add a small portion to rice, vegetables, or soup instead of making it the main “big” portion.
- If it’s very salty, rinse briefly and pat dry before cooking.
- Pair it with vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or tomatoes) and a balanced carb portion for your 3 meals.
- For snacks, keep it simple—avoid anchovy-heavy snacks if you already had salty viands at lunch or dinner.
- Check labels when available (sodium content) and choose less-salted options when you can.
Common Filipino dishes
Bagoong (anchovy-based), Dilis with garlic, Pinakbet with bagoong, Ginisang anchovy (dilis) with tomatoes, Tortang dilis
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