Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Theraponid, silvery, dried Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 64% | |
| Calories | 340kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 13.5 g/ 42g (32%) | ||||
Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 54.6 g/ 71g (76%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 9.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.39 mg/ 1mg (30%) source |
Vitamin B3 | 4.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 5317 mg/ 750mg (708%) high |
Iron | 20.2 mg/ 12mg (168%) high |
Phosphorus | 1356 mg/ 700mg (193%) high |
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 Theraponid, silvery, dried (dried fish). It’s a protein-rich fish that’s been dried for longer storage.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried fish is a convenient source of protein, which helps build and repair body tissues and supports steady energy between meals. This version has zero carbohydrates and no fiber, so it works best when paired with fiber-rich foods (like vegetables and fruits) and filling carbs (like rice or root crops) during your 3 full meals. It also has 13.5 g total fat per 100 g, so portion size matters for balancing your daily fat intake. Since it’s dried, it may also be higher in salt depending on how it was processed—pair it with fresh foods and drink enough water to help your overall meal balance.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a smaller serving: start with about 1–2 tablespoons of dried fish flakes (or ~30–50 g) per meal, then add more volume with vegetables.
- Pair with fiber: add kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, or other leafy/vegetable sides.
- Balance your plate: include a sensible serving of rice or other carbs, plus a fruit or veggie snack if needed.
- Soak and rinse if it’s very salty, then cook with fresh ingredients (like tomatoes, onions, vinegar, or calamansi) to improve taste without relying on extra salt.
- For snacks (1–2 per day), choose lighter options like fruit, yogurt, or nuts instead of eating dried fish again.
Common Filipino dishes
daing na bangus, dried fish sinigang, ginisang dried fish, tuyo with rice and vegetables, binagoongang isda, paksiw na tuyo
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