Aquatic Foods
Mackerel, Indian, in tomato sce Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 105kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 4.1 g/ 42g (9%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 16.5 g/ 71g (23%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 16 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vitamin C | 4 mg/ 70mg (5%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26 mg/ 1mg (20%) source |
Vitamin B3 | 5.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (32%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 402 mg/ 750mg (53%) high |
Iron | 2.6 mg/ 12mg (21%) source |
Phosphorus | 261 mg/ 700mg (37%) high |
Sodium | 186 mg/ 1500mg (12%) |
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 Mackerel in tomato sauce (Indian-style). It’s a protein-rich fish cooked with tomatoes, usually with spices and a bit of oil.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Mackerel helps support muscle and satiety because it’s a good source of protein. It also provides healthy fats, but this serving has 4.1 g total fat and 0.88 g saturated fat, plus 15 mg cholesterol. The sodium is 186 mg, which matters if you’re also eating other salty viands or processed foods in the day. Since it has 0 g carbs, it fits well for balanced meals—just pair it with the right amount of rice or other carbs and plenty of vegetables.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For a balanced plate: add 1/2–1 cup cooked rice (or more veggies if you’re reducing rice), plus 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables.
- Watch the sauce/oil: if the dish looks very oily, ask for less oil or choose a lighter serving.
- Keep sodium in check: balance this meal with less salty sides (avoid extra bagoong, salted eggs, or instant soup).
- Because it’s filling, use it as your main protein for lunch or dinner—then keep snacks lighter (e.g., fruit or yogurt) to maintain steady energy.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang mackerel (sardinas/mackerel), sinigang na mackerel, paksiw na mackerel, mackerel escabeche, ginataang mackerel
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