Aquatic Foods
Bream, doublewhip threadfin, dried Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 54% | |
| Calories | 162kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2.3 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 35.4 g/ 71g (49%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 6 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.86%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vitamin B3 | 6.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (41%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 241 mg/ 750mg (32%) high |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Phosphorus | 273 mg/ 700mg (39%) high |
Sodium | 6531 mg/ 1500mg (435%) |
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 Dried bream (doublewhip threadfin) fish. It’s a salty, preserved fish usually eaten as a viand or topping after soaking and cooking.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted This fish is a good protein source, which helps keep you full and supports muscle maintenance—useful for daily meals and snacks. It also has cholesterol (about 95 mg per 100 g) and fat (about 2.3 g, with some saturated fat). The bigger caution is sodium—it’s high (about 6531 mg per 100 g), which can add up quickly if you eat it often or in big portions. The key is balance: enjoy it, but pair it with fresh foods and manage how often and how much you take.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Soak first: Soak dried fish in water (and change water if needed) before cooking to help reduce salt.
- Portion guide: For one meal, aim for about 1–2 small pieces or roughly 30–50 g cooked (adjust based on your other ulam).
- Pair with fiber-rich sides: Add lots of vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, okra) and a reasonable serving of rice or root crops.
- Watch frequency: Since sodium is high, keep it to once or twice a week for most people, especially if you also eat other salty foods.
- Balance the day: With 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, use this fish as your protein for that meal, then choose lower-salt snacks (like fruit or unsalted nuts) to even things out.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried fish), Daing na bangus, Ginataang dried fish, Pinangat na isda (with dried fish), Bagoong rice with dried fish, Sinangag with dried fish
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