Aquatic Foods
Scad, round Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 49% | |
| Calories | 100kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2.1 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 20.4 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 3 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.43%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (11%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vitamin B3 | 7.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (48%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 61 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Iron | 1.2 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Phosphorus | 212 mg/ 700mg (30%) source |
Sodium | 88 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
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 (round scad), a small fish commonly eaten as fried, grilled, or cooked in soups/stews. It’s a protein-rich seafood option.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Scad helps support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. It also provides healthy fats, but it has some saturated fat (0.78 g per 100 g), so cooking method matters. Sodium is also present (88 mg per 100 g), so if the dish is salty (e.g., with lots of bagoong, patis, or seasoning), it can add up—especially if you eat it often. Since it has 0 g carbs, it can fit well with balanced meals (rice + ulam) without adding extra sugar.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For meals: pair scad with 1–2 cups of vegetables and 1 serving of rice (or swap some rice with root crops/extra veggies).
- Choose grilled, steamed, or lightly fried versions to reduce extra oil; if frying, use less oil and avoid frequent deep-frying.
- Watch salty add-ons: go easy on patis/bagoong and salty sauces, especially if you’re eating scad more than once a week.
- For snacks (1–2 per day): if you’re having fish as a snack, keep the portion small and pair with fruit or veggies instead of more salty sides.
- Try a variety of proteins through the week (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) so you get different nutrients.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang isda, Sinigang na isda, Escabeche, Fried scad (prito), Paksiw na isda
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