Aquatic Foods
Mojarra, longfin Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 50% | |
| Calories | 77kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 18.9 g/ 71g (26%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.71%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B3 | 3.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (24%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 75 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Iron | 1.3 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 131 mg/ 700mg (18%) source |
Sodium | 48 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
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 Mojarra (longfin) — a type of fish. In this serving, it’s a lean protein source (about 77 kcal per 100 g) with very little fat and no carbs.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Mojarra helps support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety, especially helpful when you’re having 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It’s also low in carbs and fiber (so it won’t replace vegetables/whole grains), and it’s relatively low in calories. One thing to watch is sodium (about 48 mg per 100 g), which can increase a lot if the fish is salted, bagoong-based, or heavily seasoned—so choose lighter seasoning when possible.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, talong, okra, lettuce) and a sensible portion of rice or root crops.
- For cooking, try grilled, steamed, or lightly sautéed instead of deep-frying.
- Season with herbs, calamansi, garlic, and spices; go easy on salty sauces to keep sodium in check.
- For portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of fish per meal, then add vegetables and a measured serving of carbs.
Common Filipino dishes
Inihaw na mojarra, Sinigang na isda (mojarra), Paksiw na mojarra, Grilled fish with garlic-calamansi, Fried mojarra
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