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Sardine, fimbriated, fry, dried Nutrition Facts

Silinyasi, tuyo
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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
Saturated Fat
0.57 g/ 20g (2%)
low
Cholesterol
42 mg/ 300mg (14%)
Unsaturated Fat
0.99 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
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
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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