Aquatic Foods
Sardine, fimbriated, fry, dried Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 57% | |
| Calories | 183kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2.1 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 40.9 g/ 71g (57%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.43%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.21 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vitamin B3 | 8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (50%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 209 mg/ 750mg (27%) source |
Iron | 2.5 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Phosphorus | 442 mg/ 700mg (63%) high |
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 Fried dried sardines (fimbriated sardines). These are small fish that are dried and then fried, so they’re usually eaten as a salty, crunchy protein topping or viand.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Sardines are a convenient source of protein and naturally contain important fats. In a 100 g serving, you get about 183 kcal with ~2.1 g total fat and ~0.57 g saturated fat, plus cholesterol (~42 mg). Since there’s 0 g carbs and 0 g fiber, they work best when paired with fiber-rich foods (vegetables, fruits, or whole grains) to help your meals feel more complete. Because they’re dried and often fried, watch your portion and salt intake, especially if you’re eating them often.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep it to about 1–2 tablespoons as a topping or 1 small serving if it’s the main viand, then balance the rest of the plate with vegetables and a carb you can portion (rice, kamote, or whole grains).
- Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong) and/or a side of fruit to add fiber and micronutrients.
- If possible, choose less oily preparation (air-fried or lightly pan-fried) and rinse briefly if the sardines are very salty.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use sardines for one meal and vary your protein sources (fish, chicken, eggs, beans) across the week.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried sardines), Sardines with rice and tomatoes, Sardines omelet, Ginataang sardinas, Sardines with munggo
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