Aquatic Foods
Threadfin, fourfinger Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 40% | |
| Calories | 73kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.1 g/ 42g (0.24%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 17.9 g/ 71g (25%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0.05 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.01%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 66 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Iron | 0 mg/ 12mg (0%) |
Phosphorus | 165 mg/ 700mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 24 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very 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 Threadfin (fourfinger) is a small, mild-tasting fish commonly cooked in Filipino meals. In a 100g serving, it’s a lean source of protein with very low fat and no carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Threadfin can help support muscle and satiety because it’s mostly protein. It also has very low total fat (about 0.1g per 100g), though it still contains a small amount of saturated fat (about 0.06g). Sodium is relatively low (about 24mg per 100g), which makes it easier to fit into balanced meals—especially if you avoid going heavy on salty sauces. Since it has no carbs and no sugar, it pairs well with rice, vegetables, and other fiber-rich foods for a more complete plate.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For meals: pair 1 palm-sized serving of threadfin with 1–2 cups of vegetables and a sensible portion of rice (or swap part of rice with vegetables if you’re watching carbs).
- Choose cooking methods like boiling, steaming, grilling, or sinigang-style instead of deep-frying.
- Flavor with calamansi, vinegar, garlic, onions, and herbs; go easy on bagoong, patis, and extra salty seasoning.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep it light—e.g., small serving with vegetables—so it still fits your 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks schedule.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinola (with threadfin), Sinigang na isda (threadfin), Grilled threadfin with calamansi, Fried threadfin (choose less oil), Paksiw na isda (threadfin)
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