Aquatic Foods
Cavalla, banded, steamed
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 65% |
| Calories | 67kcal / 2530kcal (2%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 11.2 g/ 71g (15%) | ||||
Total Fat | 2.5 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 7.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.1 mg/ 1mg (7%) |
Vit B3 | 1.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 74 mg/ 750mg (9%) |
Phosphorus | 210 mg/ 700mg (30%) source |
Iron | 0.7 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 42 mg/ 1500mg (2%) low |
What is this food?
Steamed cavalla (banded), a type of fish served as a lean protein. In a 100g serving, it has about 67 kcal and 2.5g total fat, with no carbs and no fiber.
Why it matters to health
Cavalla is a good choice for building meals around protein without adding many carbs. The low carbohydrate content helps keep your plate balanced for your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks a day. It also has some saturated fat (1.32g per 100g), so pairing it with plenty of vegetables and using reasonable portions helps keep your overall fat intake in check. Sodium is relatively low (42mg per 100g), which makes it easier to manage salt when you season lightly.
Healthier tips
- Steam or boil it, then season with calamansi, herbs, garlic, and onion instead of salty sauces.
- Build your plate: ½ vegetables (fresh or lightly cooked), ¼ rice or root crops, and ¼ fish.
- For snacks, keep it simple: pair fish meals with water or unsweetened drinks rather than sugary drinks.
- If you’re watching saturated fat, avoid adding lots of oil or creamy sauces; use a small amount of healthy oil only if needed.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapang isda, Sinigang na isda, Paksiw na isda, Escabeche (light version), Grilled fish with tomatoes and onions
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