Prepared and Processed / Cooked Meals from Fresh Ingredients
danggit silog
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 3 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 381g |
| Calories | 760kcal / 2530kcal (30%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 34.08 g/ 71g (48%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 47.02 g/ 42g (111%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 50.06 g/ 348g (14%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 15.72 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vit B1 | 0.29 mg/ 1mg (24%) |
Vit B2 | 0.45 mg/ 1mg (34%) |
Vit B3 | 6.35 mg NE/ 16mg NE (39%) |
Vit C | 0.58 mg/ 70mg (0.83%) |
Vit B6 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B9 | 27.5 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (6%) |
Vit B12 | 0.42 mcg/ 2mcg (17%) |
Vit E | 7.56 mg AT/ 10mg AT (75%) source |
Vit B | 1.26 mcg/ 5mcg (25%) |
Vit K | 29.88 mcg/ 61mcg (48%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 95.42 mg/ 750mg (12%) |
Phosphorus | 328.53 mg/ 700mg (46%) |
Iron | 2.52 mg/ 12mg (21%) |
Sodium | 467.03 mg/ 1500mg (31%) |
Copper | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Magnesium | 5.5 mg/ 240mg (2%) |
Potassium | 67.66 mg/ 2000mg (3%) |
Selenium | 15.95 µg/ 38µg (41%) |
Zinc | 0.64 mg/ 7mg (9%) |
Manganese | 0 mg/ 2mg (0%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Siganid, javan (360g) protein |
| Canola oil (110g) fat |
| Rice, well-milled, boiled (480g) carb |
| Garlic bulb (25g) flavor |
| Salt, table, iodized (2g) seasoning |
| Egg, whole, fried with oil (165g) protein |
What is this food?
Danggit silog is a Filipino breakfast meal usually made with danggit (dried salted fish) served with sinangag (garlic fried rice) and egg (often sunny-side up).
Why it matters to health
This meal is filling and provides protein from the fish and egg, which helps keep you satisfied through the morning. The fats and cholesterol mainly come from the egg and any added oil, while the sodium is largely from the salted danggit. It also has carbs from the garlic rice, giving you energy. Key cautions: the total fat and saturated fat are relatively high, and sodium is moderate-to-high—so it’s best as an occasional breakfast, especially if you’re watching blood pressure or overall fat intake.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions balanced: aim for about 1/2 cup rice (or less) for one serving, and make the fish/egg the main focus.
- Choose cooking methods that use less oil for sinangag (use a lighter amount of oil, and avoid extra frying).
- Since danggit is salty, consider soaking the fish briefly and patting dry before cooking to reduce saltiness.
- For a more balanced plate, add non-starchy veggies (e.g., tomatoes, cucumber, lettuce) alongside your silog.
- If you eat this for breakfast, pair it with water instead of sweet drinks, and keep your next snack lighter (e.g., fruit or yogurt).
- Enjoy it with consistency in mind: rotating with other breakfast options helps keep sodium and saturated fat from stacking up daily.
Common Filipino dishes
Danggit silog, Tapsilog, Tocinog, Longsilog, Bangsilog, Spam silog
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