Aquatic Foods
Hard-tail Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 37% | |
| Calories | 96kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1.2 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 21.4 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 18.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vitamin B3 | 7.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (45%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 119 mg/ 750mg (15%) |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Phosphorus | 200 mg/ 700mg (28%) 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 Hard-tail (a protein-based food, about 96 kcal per 100 g). It has very low carbs and sugar, with small amounts of fat and moderate sodium.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Because it’s mostly protein with 0 g carbs and 0 g sugar, it can help keep your meals filling and support muscle maintenance—useful for your 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It also has 1.2 g fat (with 0.34 g saturated fat) and 102 mg sodium. The main thing to watch is sodium and saturated fat if you eat it often or pair it with salty sides.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use it as your protein portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then add plenty of non-starchy vegetables.
- Balance your plate: add 1/2 plate vegetables, 1/4 plate rice or starchy carbs, and 1/4 plate protein like this.
- Keep sodium in check: go easy on salty sauces (toyo, patis, bagoong) and choose lighter seasoning when possible.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep the portion smaller and pair with fruit or veggies to round out your day.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuna sisig, grilled chicken or pork (lean cuts), adobong manok (less sauce), tinapang isda, ginataang isda (lighter coconut)
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