Aquatic Foods
Red snapper/Malabar Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 44% | |
| Calories | 64kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 15.6 g/ 71g (21%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 1.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 3.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 37 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 134 mg/ 700mg (19%) source |
Sodium | 79 mg/ 1500mg (5%) 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 Red snapper (Malabar) is a lean fish. For every 100g, it has about 64 kcal and provides protein with very little fat and no carbs.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted It’s a good choice for everyday meals because it gives protein to help keep you full and support muscle. It also has low total fat (about 0.2g per 100g) and low saturated fat (about 0.04g), which helps keep your overall fat intake lighter. It has some sodium (about 79mg per 100g), so it’s best to avoid extra salty seasonings or very salty sauces to keep your daily sodium in check.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair it with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (like kangkong, talong, okra, or mixed greens) and a small serving of rice or root crops.
- Choose cooking methods like grilled, steamed, or sinigang (use less added salt). If using bagoong or patis, go easy on the amount.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), aim to include fish as part of your main meal protein a few times a week.
- Watch portion size: a typical serving is around 100–150g cooked, depending on your appetite and activity.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na red snapper, Tinola na isda, Grilled red snapper (sinugba), Escabeche na isda, Paksiw na red snapper, Kinilaw na isda
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