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Tarpon Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 48%
Calories 88kcal / 2530kcal (3%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
0.5 g/ 42g (1%)
low
Saturated Fat
0.12 g/ 20g (0.6%)
low
Unsaturated Fat
0.33 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
20.8 g/ 71g (29%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
8.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%)
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B2
0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%)
Vitamin B3
4.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%)
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Minerals

Calcium
79 mg/ 750mg (10%)
Iron
0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%)
Phosphorus
204 mg/ 700mg (29%)
source
Sodium
58 mg/ 1500mg (3%)
low
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Tarpon (fish). It’s a lean protein food, typically eaten as viand or cooked with simple seasonings.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Tarpon provides protein to help build and maintain muscles and keep you full between meals. It also has very low carbohydrates and sugar, which fits well with a balanced Filipino eating pattern (3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks). The fat is small, but it still has some saturated fat, so cooking style matters. It also has sodium (about 58 mg per 100 g), so go easy on salty sauces and seasoning to keep your daily intake in check.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Choose cooking methods like boil, steam, grill, or sinigang (less added oil and sauce).
  • For portions: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of fish per main meal, then add plenty of vegetables and a reasonable amount of rice.
  • Flavor smart: use garlic, onion, calamansi, herbs, and spices instead of extra patis/soy/salty seasoning.
  • If you’re having it as a snack, pair it with fruit or vegetables rather than more salty sides.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinolang isda, Sinigang na isda, Inihaw na isda, Paksiw na isda, Escabeche
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