Aquatic Foods
Garfish, common Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 64% | |
| Calories | 115kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.9 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 26.6 g/ 71g (37%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 98 mg/ 750mg (13%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 260 mg/ 700mg (37%) high |
Sodium | 79 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
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 Garfish is a type of fish. In a 100g serving, it’s mostly lean protein with very little fat and no carbs.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Because it’s rich in protein, garfish helps support muscle and keeps you feeling full—useful for your 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It also has low calories (about 115 kcal per 100g) and low carbs, which makes it a good option when you want balanced meals. One thing to watch is sodium (about 79 mg per 100g), so choose less salty cooking methods (like steaming, grilling, or simmering) and avoid over-salting.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair garfish with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and a sensible serving of rice or other carbs.
- Use steaming, grilling, or sinigang instead of deep-frying or very salty sauces.
- For portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of fish per meal, then fill the rest of the plate with vegetables and a moderate amount of carbs.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep it light—e.g., small serving with veggies, not salty fried versions.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na isda, Grilled fish (daing/inihaw style), Tinola with fish, Paksiw na isda, Fish sinigang sa sampalok
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