Aquatic Foods
Parrot fish, daisy, dried Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 51% | |
| Calories | 242kcal / 2530kcal (9%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||
Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 59.2 g/ 71g (83%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 3.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.5%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vitamin B3 | 12.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (75%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 399 mg/ 750mg (53%) high |
Iron | 2.1 mg/ 12mg (17%) |
Phosphorus | 435 mg/ 700mg (62%) high |
Sodium | 8616 mg/ 1500mg (574%) |
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 Dried parrot fish (dried daisy), a type of dried fish that’s usually eaten as a salty, flavorful protein.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried fish is a convenient protein source that helps you feel full and supports muscle repair—useful for your daily meals and snacks. It also has very low carbs and fat in this data, so it fits well when you want to balance your plate with rice and vegetables. However, dried fish is typically high in sodium (this one is very high), so frequent or large portions can add up and may affect blood pressure for some people. Since it’s dried, it’s best treated as a regular but not daily-heavy add-on to your meals.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a small portion: aim for about 1–2 tablespoons flakes or a small serving per meal, then balance with rice and lots of veggies.
- To reduce salt, rinse quickly and soak briefly (then drain) before cooking, if your usual method allows.
- Pair with fiber-rich vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and a fruit for snacks to support better overall intake.
- Spread it across the week: for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, consider having dried fish a few times weekly, not every day.
- Balance the rest of the day: if you eat dried fish at lunch, choose lower-sodium snacks (like fresh fruit or unsalted nuts) for the next snack.
Common Filipino dishes
Daing na parrot fish, ginisang dried fish (bagoong-style), dried fish with garlic and tomatoes, sinigang with dried fish, pinakbet with dried fish
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