Aquatic Foods
Sea catfish, smooth-headed Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 45% | |
| Calories | 89kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||
| |||||
Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
| |||||
Protein | 21.3 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 3.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.5%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.46 mg/ 1mg (38%) high |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vitamin B3 | 3.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (19%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 31 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Iron | 2 mg/ 12mg (16%) |
Phosphorus | 167 mg/ 700mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 106 mg/ 1500mg (7%) 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 Sea catfish (smooth-headed), a type of fish eaten as a protein source. For 100g, it has about 89 kcal and 0g carbs, with ~0.4g total fat (including 0.13g saturated fat).
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Fish like sea catfish help support your daily meals because they provide lean protein with very low carbs, which fits well with a Filipino eating pattern of 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks. It’s also helpful for keeping meals lighter since it’s low in fat and calories.
On the other hand, watch the sodium depending on how it’s cooked—this food has about 106mg sodium per 100g, and additional salt, bagoong, or salty sauces can raise it further.
On the other hand, watch the sodium depending on how it’s cooked—this food has about 106mg sodium per 100g, and additional salt, bagoong, or salty sauces can raise it further.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Choose cooking methods like boiled, steamed, grilled, or sinigang with less added salt.
- For a balanced plate, pair with 1–2 cups of vegetables and a sensible serving of rice or root crops (especially if you’re having it for lunch or dinner).
- If you’re using patis/bagoong or soy sauce, start with small amounts and add more only if needed.
- For snacks, you can have a small portion of fish with veggies (e.g., leftover grilled fish) instead of fried or salty versions.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na isda, Grilled fish (inihaw), Paksiw na isda, Tinapang isda, Fish sinigang with vegetables
Images
Disclaimer
Juan Nutrisyon provides educational nutrition information to help users better understand the foods they eat. Nutrient values are sourced from reputable databases including the Philippine Food Composition Tables (FCT) and USDA FoodData Central. Calculation methods for estimating nutrients across multiple foods have been reviewed by a licensed dietitian. The information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Juan Nutrisyon has not yet undergone formal clinical validation studies and should not replace personalized medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Juan Nutrisyon is an independent project built to make nutrition information more accessible to Filipinos. Built by Wern Ancheta. If you find it helpful, you can support its continued development.