Aquatic Foods
Hard-tail, dried Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 67% | |
| Calories | 219kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2.7 g/ 42g (6%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 48.7 g/ 71g (68%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 4.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.68%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vitamin B3 | 11.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (70%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 401 mg/ 750mg (53%) high |
Iron | 3.2 mg/ 12mg (26%) source |
Phosphorus | 381 mg/ 700mg (54%) high |
Sodium | 6200 mg/ 1500mg (413%) |
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, dried (a dried protein food). It’s usually eaten as a snack or added to meals for extra protein.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted This food can help support your daily protein needs, which is useful for keeping you full and helping your body maintain muscles. However, dried versions often come with high sodium (about 6200 mg per 100 g) and some saturated fat (about 0.77 g per 100 g). Too much sodium can make it harder to manage blood pressure, and too much saturated fat can affect heart health over time—so it’s best to enjoy it in the right portion and frequency.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a small portion: think a few pieces or about 1/4 to 1/2 cup (or a small palm-sized serving), especially if you’re having it as a snack.
- Pair it with fiber-rich foods (vegetables, fruits, or whole grains) during your 3 meals so your overall plate is balanced.
- Balance the day: if you eat this as a snack, keep the rest of the day’s protein (like fish, chicken, eggs) to normal portions and add more veggies.
- For lower sodium: if the product allows, rinse briefly or choose lower-salt options when available.
- Drink water regularly, especially if it’s salty.
Common Filipino dishes
Daing (dried fish), Tuyo (dried anchovies), Dried pusit (dried squid), Dried fish snacks (chicharon-style dried fish), Ginataang tuyo
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