Aquatic Foods
Scad, big-eye Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 53% | |
| Calories | 105kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2.4 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 20.8 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 7 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vitamin B3 | 8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (50%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 44 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 195 mg/ 700mg (27%) source |
Sodium | 62 mg/ 1500mg (4%) 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 Scad (big-eye scad) fish—an oily, small sea fish usually cooked as ulam. In this serving (100 g), it’s a good source of protein with very low carbs and no fiber or sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Why it’s good: Scad provides protein to help build and maintain muscles, and it has zero carbs, which fits well with balanced meals. It also has healthy fats in small amounts.
What to watch: It has saturated fat (1.14 g per 100 g) and cholesterol (38 mg), so it’s best to enjoy it as part of a variety of protein sources. Sodium is relatively low here (62 mg), but cooking methods like salting, bagoong, or very salty sauces can raise sodium.
What to watch: It has saturated fat (1.14 g per 100 g) and cholesterol (38 mg), so it’s best to enjoy it as part of a variety of protein sources. Sodium is relatively low here (62 mg), but cooking methods like salting, bagoong, or very salty sauces can raise sodium.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks a day: include scad as your protein ulam at lunch or dinner, then pair with 1–2 cups of vegetables and 1/2 to 1 cup cooked rice (adjust based on your needs).
- Choose grilled, steamed, or sinigang-style when possible. If frying, use less oil and avoid frequent deep-frying.
- Boost fiber by adding fresh veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong) and consider a side of munggo or mixed vegetables if you want extra fullness.
- Keep sauces in check: go easy on toyo-bagoong, patis, and salty marinades.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang/Grilled scad, Sinigang na isda (scad), Escabeche (fish in vinegar sauce), Paksiw na isda (scad), Fried scad with calamansi
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