Aquatic Foods
Butterfly fish, threadfin
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 49% |
| Calories | 85kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 19.8 g/ 71g (27%) |
Total Fat | 0.6 g/ 42g (1%) low |
Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) |
Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B3 | 4.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (27%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 57 mg/ 750mg (7%) |
Phosphorus | 153 mg/ 700mg (21%) source |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Butterfly fish (threadfin) is a type of lean fish. In a 100g serving, it’s about 85 kcal and provides protein with very low fat (around 0.6g) and no carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
This fish is a good choice for building and maintaining muscles because it’s mainly protein, and it’s light in calories and fat. Since it has low fat, it can fit well into a balanced Filipino meal—especially if you’re pairing it with rice and vegetables. Practical note: because it’s lean, the taste and fullness often come more from how it’s cooked (e.g., less oil, more herbs/garlic, or broth) and from the sides you choose.
Healthier tips
- For meals: pair 1 palm-size serving of fish with 1–2 cups cooked vegetables and a reasonable portion of rice (or swap part of rice with vegetables if you’re watching carbs).
- Choose cooking methods like boiled, steamed, grilled, or sinigang-style with less oil.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep it small (about 1/2 palm-size) and add veggies or a broth to feel satisfied.
- Watch added fats: limit deep-fried versions and heavy creamy sauces.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na threadfin, Grilled butterfly fish, Tinapa-style butterfly fish, Fish sinigang sa sampalok, Buttered/garlic steamed fish
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