Aquatic Foods
Carp Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 55% | |
| Calories | 185kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 12.6 g/ 42g (30%) | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 17.8 g/ 71g (25%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 2.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.32%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vitamin B3 | 3.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (24%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 36 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 147 mg/ 700mg (21%) source |
Sodium | 102 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
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 Carp (a type of freshwater fish). In a 100g serving, it’s mainly a protein food with about 185 kcal and 12.6g total fat (about 2.44g saturated fat), with 0g carbs and 0g fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Fish like carp can help support your daily meals because it provides protein for muscle repair and keeps you full. It also has some fat, including saturated fat, so it’s best to pair it with fiber-rich sides (like vegetables) and avoid making it the only “main” on your plate. It has 102mg sodium per 100g, so if it’s cooked with lots of salt, patis, or soy sauce, sodium can add up—especially if you eat it often.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks routine, use carp as your protein main and add 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, talong, pechay, okra) to balance the meal.
- Choose cooking methods like grilling, steaming, or sinigang (with less added salt) instead of deep-frying.
- Watch the sauce: go easy on patis/soy sauce and use herbs, calamansi, vinegar, garlic, and ginger for flavor.
- Portion guide: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of cooked fish per meal, then fill the rest of the plate with vegetables and a reasonable amount of rice or other carbs.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na carp, Grilled carp, Fried carp (daing-style), Carp with garlic and soy, Carp escabeche
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