Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
daing na bangus
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 2 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 207g |
| Calories | 613kcal / 2530kcal (24%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 12.97 g/ 71g (18%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 59.07 g/ 42g (140%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 4.92 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.71%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 4.82 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) |
Vit B6 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B9 | 1.12 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.28%) |
Vit B12 | 0 mcg/ 2mcg (0%) |
Vit C | 1.56 mg/ 70mg (2%) |
Vit E | 9.79 mg AT/ 10mg AT (97%) high |
Vit B | 0 mcg/ 5mcg (0%) |
Vit K | 41.58 mcg/ 61mcg (68%) high |
Vitamin B5 | 0.01 mg/ 5mg (0.2%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 47.59 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Copper | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Iron | 1.32 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Magnesium | 6.83 mg/ 240mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 142.42 mg/ 700mg (20%) |
Potassium | 86.14 mg/ 2000mg (4%) |
Selenium | 0.2 µg/ 38µg (0.53%) |
Sodium | 916.57 mg/ 1500mg (61%) |
Zinc | 0.06 mg/ 7mg (0.92%) |
Manganese | 0.15 mg/ 2mg (6%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
Recipe Ingredients
| Vinegar (150g) flavor |
| Spices, pepper, black (2g) flavor |
| Garlic bulb (25g) flavor |
| Spices, pepper, red or cayenne (1g) flavor |
| Salt, coarse (5g) seasoning |
| Canola oil (110g) fat |
| Milkfish (120g) protein |
What is this food?
Daing na bangus is a Filipino dish made from milkfish that’s marinated (often with vinegar, salt, and spices) and then dried/fried until flavorful and preserved.
Why it matters to health
This is a good protein choice for meals, helping you feel full and supporting muscle maintenance. It also has some healthy fats, but daing na bangus can be high in total fat and sodium (about 916 mg per 207 g serving), which matters for people watching blood pressure or salt intake. The dish has low carbs and sugar, so it can fit well with balanced meals, but the higher sodium and fat mean it’s best to enjoy it in right portions and not every day.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with fiber-rich sides like at least 1–2 cups of vegetables (e.g., ensaladang gulay, talbos, or mixed veggies) to balance the meal.
- Keep the portion to about 1 small to medium serving (around 1/2 to 1 cup cooked, depending on your appetite), especially if you’re also eating rice.
- If it’s very salty, rinse briefly and pat dry before cooking/serving.
- Choose a cooking method that uses less oil when possible (or avoid extra frying).
- Since you’ll have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, place daing na bangus as a main protein once in a while, and rotate with other proteins (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) during the week.
Common Filipino dishes
Daing na bangus, Sinangag, Bangus sisig, Grilled bangus, Paksiw na bangus
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