Prepared and Processed / Packaged Snacks
Chips, fish kroepeck
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 502kcal / 2530kcal (19%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 4 g/ 71g (5%) | ||||
Total Fat | 27 g/ 42g (64%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 60.8 g/ 348g (17%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B3 | 0.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (5%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 161 mg/ 750mg (21%) source |
Phosphorus | 60 mg/ 700mg (8%) |
Iron | 5 mg/ 12mg (41%) high |
Sodium | 729 mg/ 1500mg (48%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Chips, fish kroepeck (fried fish-flavored chips). It’s a crunchy snack made from fish-seasoned ingredients, typically fried, then packed as chips.
Why it matters to health
This snack can be very energy-dense (about 502 kcal per 100 g). It also has high total fat (27 g) and very high saturated fat (20.26 g), plus high sodium (729 mg), which can add up quickly if eaten often or in large portions. On the other hand, it provides some carbohydrates for quick energy, but it has low fiber (0.7 g), so it may not keep you full for long. If you enjoy it, pairing it with balanced meals and choosing smaller portions helps fit it into a healthy daily pattern.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: keep it to a small serving (e.g., a handful) especially if you already had rice and viand at meals.
- Balance your snack: pair with fruit (banana, apple, or orange) or plain yogurt, or have it after a meal rather than as a main.
- Watch frequency: make it an occasional snack, not a daily habit.
- Hydrate: salty snacks can make you thirsty—drink water alongside.
- Swap options: consider baked/air-fried chips, roasted nuts in small portions, or veggie-based snacks more often.
Common Filipino dishes
Fish kroepeck, potato chips, chicharon, fried fish (daing/pritong isda), shrimp chips
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