Aquatic Foods
Silver-bar fish Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 70% | |
| Calories | 87kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 21.1 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0.05 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.01%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vitamin B3 | 5.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (33%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 80 mg/ 750mg (10%) |
Iron | 1 mg/ 12mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 241 mg/ 700mg (34%) high |
Sodium | 60 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 Silver-bar fish is a type of small fish (often eaten as a whole fish). It’s mainly valued for its protein, with very little carbs and fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted For your daily meals, fish like this helps support muscle and keeps you full because it’s a good source of protein. It also has a small amount of fat, including some saturated fat, so the way you cook it matters. Sodium is present (about 60 mg per 100 g), so if it’s salted or heavily seasoned, it can add up—especially if you eat it often. Overall, it’s a lighter option (about 87 kcal per 100 g) that fits well in a balanced plate.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For meals: pair with 1–2 cups of vegetables and 1/2–1 cup of rice or other carbs depending on your hunger and activity.
- Choose cooking methods like boiled, steamed, grilled, or lightly sautéed instead of deep-fried to keep oil and saturated fat lower.
- If it’s salty (e.g., dried or salted), rinse if appropriate and watch your portion—enjoy it with fresh sides to balance the meal.
- For snacks: you can have a small serving of fish with veggies (not as a main snack if it’s very salty).
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang bangus, Sinigang na isda, Grilled fish (daing/ihaw), Paksiw na isda, Sardinas or silver fish in tomato sauce, Fish sinigang with vegetables
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