Aquatic Foods
Flying fish Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 62% | |
| Calories | 86kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 21 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vitamin B3 | 5.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (35%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 45 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Iron | 0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 213 mg/ 700mg (30%) source |
Sodium | 85 mg/ 1500mg (5%) 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 Flying fish (usually dried, salted, or cooked). It’s a lean source of protein, typically eaten as ulam or as a topping/ingredient.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Flying fish provides protein to help build and maintain muscles and keep you feeling full after meals. It has very low carbohydrates and no sugar, which fits well with balanced Filipino meals. It also has some cholesterol and sodium (about 85 mg per 100 g), so if the fish is salted or processed, it’s best to watch how often and how much you take—especially if you’re mindful of blood pressure. The good part: it’s low in total fat (about 0.2 g) with a small amount of saturated fat.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair it with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya) and a sensible portion of rice or root crops.
- If it’s dried/salted, rinse briefly and avoid adding extra salt. Use it as a flavoring or side ulam rather than the main portion every day.
- For your daily pattern, aim for 1 palm-sized serving of fish protein per meal, then add snacks like fruit or yogurt if you need extra energy.
- Rotate with other protein sources (chicken, eggs, tofu, beans) to keep your nutrients varied.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried salted fish), Daing na bangus, Ginataang isda, Sinigang na isda, Grilled fish with bagoong, Tinapa
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