Aquatic Foods
Therapon, convex-lined Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 39% | |
| Calories | 79kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||
Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 18.3 g/ 71g (25%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 4.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.68%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vitamin B3 | 4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (25%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 60 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Phosphorus | 164 mg/ 700mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 101 mg/ 1500mg (6%) 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 Therapon (convex-lined) — a small fish. In a 100g serving, it’s mainly a lean protein source with very low fat and no carbs.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted This fish helps support muscle and satiety because it provides protein with low total fat. It also has no carbohydrates and no sugar, which fits well with balanced meals (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks). One thing to keep in mind is the sodium level (about 101 mg per 100g), so it’s best to avoid making it extra salty (e.g., heavy bagoong, patis, or salted seasoning) and to balance with plenty of vegetables and water.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Pair it with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, okra, or mixed salad) and a sensible portion of rice or root crops.
- Choose cooking methods like grilling, steaming, or sinigang instead of deep-frying.
- Season lightly and use herbs, calamansi, vinegar, garlic, and ginger for flavor to keep sodium in check.
- For snacks, you can include small portions of fish in between meals, but keep the main fish serving in your full meals for better balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na isda, Grilled fish with calamansi, Tinapang isda, Paksiw na isda, Fish sinigang sa sampalok
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