Foraged Foods / Wild Fruits
Croaker, plain Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 49% | |
| Calories | 80kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 19.1 g/ 71g (26%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 6.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.89%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vitamin B3 | 2.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (14%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 35 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 125 mg/ 700mg (17%) source |
Sodium | 110 mg/ 1500mg (7%) low |
Allergen Info
AI-assisted 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 Croaker, plain (a type of fish). It’s a lean protein food—about 80 kcal per 100g, with 0g carbs and very low fat (about 0.4g total fat).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Fish like croaker helps support your daily meals because it provides protein for muscle repair and keeps you full without adding many calories. It also has cholesterol (about 33mg per 100g) and sodium (about 110mg per 100g), so it’s best to watch how it’s prepared (e.g., less salty seasoning, not too much patis/soy sauce). Since it has no sugar and no fiber, pairing it with vegetables and whole grains helps balance your plate for better overall nutrition.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks routine, croaker works well as a main protein at lunch or dinner. Try these practical tips:
- Choose grilled, steamed, or boiled croaker instead of deep-fried.
- Flavor with calamansi, herbs, garlic, pepper instead of heavy salty sauces.
- Build a balanced plate: 1/2 plate veggies, 1/4 rice or root crops, 1/4 croaker.
- If you’re watching sodium, limit extra patis/soy sauce and go easy on salted ingredients.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang bangus, Sinigang na isda, Grilled fish with calamansi, Paksiw na isda, Daing na bangus, Fish sinigang with vegetables
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