Aquatic Foods
Catfish, saltwater
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 36% |
| Calories | 86kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 18.2 g/ 71g (25%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.5 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 3.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.46%) |
Vit B1 | 0.63 mg/ 1mg (52%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.2 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B3 | 4.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (28%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 37 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 187 mg/ 700mg (26%) source |
Iron | 1.1 mg/ 12mg (9%) |
Sodium | 98 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Catfish (saltwater), a lean-ish fish protein. In a 100g serving, it has about 86 kcal and is mostly protein with very little carbohydrates.
Why it matters to health
Catfish helps support muscle and satiety because it’s a good source of protein. It also provides healthy fats, but it still has some saturated fat (0.38g per 100g). It contains cholesterol (31mg) and sodium (98mg), so it’s best to watch how it’s cooked—especially if it’s salted, dried, or heavily seasoned. Since it has no carbs and no fiber, pair it with vegetables and a smart carb portion for a balanced meal.
Healthier tips
- For meals: use catfish as your main protein, then add 1–2 cups non-starchy vegetables (like kangkong, talong, pechay, okra).
- Choose cooking methods like grilling, steaming, or sinigang with less added salt.
- If you’re making it “daing” or very salty, balance it with lower-salt sides and drink water.
- Portion guide: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving of fish per meal, then adjust rice based on your activity.
- For snacks (if needed): pair fish with veggies or have it as part of a light meal rather than a salty snack.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na isda (catfish), Grilled catfish, Kinilaw na isda, Daing na hito (catfish), Paksiw na isda (catfish)
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