Aquatic Foods
Moonfish, spotted Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 48% | |
| Calories | 116kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||
Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 24.4 g/ 71g (34%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 12 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 10.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (66%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 22 mg/ 750mg (2%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 227 mg/ 700mg (32%) high |
Sodium | 73 mg/ 1500mg (4%) 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 Moonfish (spotted), a type of fish. In this serving, it’s mostly protein with very low carbohydrates and fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Moonfish helps support muscle repair and keeps you full because it’s a good source of protein. It also has a small amount of fat (about 2 g per 100 g), which is normal for fish. Sodium is present (about 73 mg per 100 g), so it’s best to watch how it’s cooked—especially if it’s salted, dried, or paired with salty sauces. Since it has no carbs and no sugar, it can fit well into balanced meals alongside rice, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair with 1–2 cups of vegetables (fresh or lightly cooked) and a sensible portion of rice or root crops—especially for your main meals.
- Choose cooking methods like grilling, steaming, or simmering instead of deep-frying.
- Go easy on salty seasonings (bagoong, patis, soy sauce, extra salt). Use herbs, calamansi, garlic, and vinegar for flavor.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep the portion smaller and add a fruit or veggie side for balance.
- For weekly variety, rotate with other fish and seafood to diversify nutrients.
Common Filipino dishes
Spotted moonfish sinigang, grilled moonfish with calamansi, steamed fish with ginger and soy-vinegar, fish tinola, fried fish (pan-fried or air-fried)
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