Aquatic Foods
Mackerel, short-bodied Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 52% | |
| Calories | 108kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2.4 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 21.6 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.71%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vitamin B3 | 8.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (52%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 78 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Iron | 1.3 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 246 mg/ 700mg (35%) high |
Sodium | 172 mg/ 1500mg (11%) |
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 (short-bodied) — a type of fish that’s mainly valued for its protein and healthy fats.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted For a 100g serving, it has about 108 kcal and 2.4g total fat with 0.68g saturated fat, plus 0g carbs and 0g fiber. The protein helps keep you full and supports muscle, especially when you pair it with rice/vegetables. It also has 172mg sodium, so it’s best to watch portions and choose less salty cooking methods (like steaming, grilling, or using less bagoong/soy).
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair with 1–2 cups of vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or talbos) and a reasonable serving of rice (about 1/2–1 cup cooked) for balanced meals.
- Choose cooking methods that use less added salt: grilled, steamed, or in tomato-based sauce.
- If it’s canned or salted, rinse if the label allows, and adjust the rest of the meal to be less salty.
- For snacks, you can have fish as part of a meal plan (not as a standalone snack) so you still get fiber from vegetables or fruit.
- Aim for variety: include fish a few times a week, alternating with other protein sources.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang mackerel, Mackerel sa sinigang, Mackerel with toyo and calamansi, Mackerel escabeche, Kinilaw na mackerel
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