Foraged Foods / Wild Fruits
Cavalla, banded, fried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 64% |
| Calories | 160kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 20.2 g/ 71g (28%) | ||||
Total Fat | 8.8 g/ 42g (20%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 6.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.89%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 3.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 86 mg/ 750mg (11%) |
Phosphorus | 142 mg/ 700mg (20%) source |
Iron | 2.7 mg/ 12mg (22%) source |
Sodium | 87 mg/ 1500mg (5%) low |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Fried cavalla (banded) fish. It’s a protein-rich fish cooked by frying, so it typically has added oil and a higher fat content.
Why it matters to health
Cavalla provides protein to help build and repair body tissues, and it can support fullness so you’re less likely to snack too often. However, this fried version has 8.8 g total fat per 100 g, with 4.63 g saturated fat, and 87 mg sodium. Too much saturated fat and sodium can add up over the week, especially if you pair it with salty sides (like bagoong or salted fish) or eat fried foods frequently.
Healthier tips
- For daily meals, use fried fish as a main protein but keep the portion around 1 palm-sized serving (about 80–120 g cooked), then fill the rest of your plate with vegetables and carbs in appropriate portions.
- Balance your plate: add 1–2 cups non-starchy veggies (e.g., okra, talong, kangkong) and choose 1 serving of rice or 1 small serving of starchy food.
- If you cook at home, try less oil or consider air-frying/baking for a similar taste with less added oil.
- Watch sodium: go easy on salty condiments and choose lighter dips (like calamansi + herbs) when possible.
- Since you eat 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day, place fried fish in a meal where the rest of the day is lighter (more grilled/boiled options) to keep your overall fat intake in check.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang isda, Fried galunggong, Daing na bangus, Sinigang na isda, Paksiw na isda, Escabeche
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