Aquatic Foods
Mackerel, short-bodied, smoked Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 59% | |
| Calories | 139kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2.2 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 29.8 g/ 71g (41%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.04%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 10.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (64%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 99 mg/ 750mg (13%) |
Iron | 2.1 mg/ 12mg (17%) |
Phosphorus | 242 mg/ 700mg (34%) high |
Sodium | 544 mg/ 1500mg (36%) |
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 Smoked mackerel (short-bodied). It’s a protein-rich fish, typically served as ulam with rice and vegetables.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Smoked mackerel helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also provides healthy fats, but it can be higher in sodium (544 mg per 100 g) and has some saturated fat (0.53 g per 100 g). Eating it regularly is okay, but because it’s smoked and salted, keeping portions and frequency in check helps support heart health and overall balance in your meals.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For a typical day (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), keep smoked mackerel as your main protein for one meal, not every meal.
- Use a smaller serving (about 1/2–1 cup cooked portion) and pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., ensaladang pipino, talong, kangkong).
- If it’s very salty, rinse briefly or soak for a few minutes, then drain before cooking/serving.
- Balance the plate: 1/2 plate vegetables, 1/4 protein (mackerel), 1/4 carbs (rice or kamote).
- Choose water, unsweetened drinks, or soup with less added salt to complement your meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang mackerel, Smoked mackerel with garlic rice, Mackerel sinigang, Mackerel omelet, Mackerel with tomato-onion sauce
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