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Aquatic Foods

Moray Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 85%
Calories 116kcal / 2530kcal (4%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
4 g/ 42g (9%)
Saturated Fat
0.81 g/ 20g (4%)
low
Cholesterol
43 mg/ 300mg (14%)
Unsaturated Fat
2.79 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
20.1 g/ 71g (28%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
7 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%)
Vitamin B2
0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%)
Vitamin B3
3.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (19%)
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Minerals

Calcium
63 mg/ 750mg (8%)
Iron
0.5 mg/ 12mg (4%)
Phosphorus
83 mg/ 700mg (11%)
Sodium
41 mg/ 1500mg (2%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Moray is a type of fish (often cooked as a viand). For 100g, it provides about 116 kcal and is mainly a protein source, with 4g total fat (about 0.8g saturated fat) and 43mg cholesterol. It has 0g carbs and 0g fiber/sugar, and relatively low sodium (~41mg) based on the plain food data.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Fish like moray can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety, especially when you have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. The fat content is not very high, but it does include some saturated fat and cholesterol—so it’s best to balance it with other protein sources and plenty of fiber-rich sides (like vegetables and legumes). Since it has no carbs and no fiber, pairing it with vegetables and whole grains or starchy sides in proper portions helps make the meal more complete and keeps your plate balanced.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Build your plate: 1/2 vegetables (or at least 1–2 cups), 1/4 rice/whole grains, 1/4 moray.
  • Watch the cooking method: choose grilled, steamed, or lightly sautéed over deep-fried versions to keep added oil in check.
  • For flavor, use herbs, calamansi, vinegar, garlic, and onions instead of heavy salty sauces.
  • If you’re having moray at lunch or dinner, keep other high-fat items (like creamy sauces or extra fatty cuts) smaller that day.
  • To support digestion, add fiber-rich sides (e.g., monggo, okra, talong, kangkong, or ensaladang gulay).
Common Filipino dishes
Tinolang isda, Sinigang na isda, Inihaw na isda, Paksiw na isda, Grilled fish with ensaladang gulay
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