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Sardine, fimbriated, smoked Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 58%
Calories 168kcal / 2530kcal (6%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
4 g/ 42g (9%)
Saturated Fat
0.82 g/ 20g (4%)
low
Cholesterol
47 mg/ 300mg (15%)
Unsaturated Fat
2.64 g
Total Carbohydrates
1.9 g/ 348g (0.55%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
31.2 g/ 71g (43%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
2 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.29%)
Vitamin C
8 mg/ 70mg (11%)
Vitamin B1
0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%)
Vitamin B2
0.3 mg/ 1mg (23%)
source
Vitamin B3
12 mg NE/ 16mg NE (75%)
high

Minerals

Calcium
99 mg/ 750mg (13%)
Iron
2.4 mg/ 12mg (20%)
source
Phosphorus
391 mg/ 700mg (55%)
high
Sodium
1443 mg/ 1500mg (96%)
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Smoked sardines (fimbriated). It’s a protein-rich fish, usually eaten as ulam, mixed into rice, or added to salads and sandwiches.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Sardines give you protein to help build and maintain muscles, plus healthy fats (though it also has some saturated fat). They’re also naturally higher in cholesterol, but what matters most for daily health is your overall pattern of fats and food choices. A key caution here is sodium: smoked sardines can be salty (about 1443 mg per 100 g), so too much can affect blood pressure over time. The good part: when you include sardines in the right portion and frequency, you get a filling, nutrient-dense protein for your meals.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day, use sardines as your protein portion: aim for about 1/2 to 1 small can (or roughly 50–100 g) per meal, depending on your other ulam.
  • If it’s very salty, rinse briefly under water or drain well before cooking/eating.
  • Pair with fiber-rich sides like vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong) and a reasonable serving of rice or other carbs.
  • Balance the day: if you had sardines for lunch, choose a lower-sodium protein for dinner (like fresh fish, eggs, or tofu).
  • Watch the “extras” (soy sauce, bagoong, salty seasonings) because they can add more sodium.
Common Filipino dishes
Sardines with garlic and onions, Sardines omelet, Sardines arroz caldo, Sardines sandwich, Sardines pasta, Sardines kinilaw
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