Aquatic Foods
Emperor, pink ear
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 45% |
| Calories | 89kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 21.1 g/ 71g (29%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.5 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 7.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (46%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 61 mg/ 750mg (8%) |
Phosphorus | 188 mg/ 700mg (26%) source |
Iron | 0.4 mg/ 12mg (3%) |
Sodium | 53 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Emperor, pink ear is a type of edible sea snail (a shellfish) eaten as a seafood viand. It’s mainly a lean protein food with very little carbs and fiber.
Why it matters to health
Seafood like this can help you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. Per 100 g, it has low calories (89 kcal) and no carbohydrates, which makes it a good option for balanced meals. It also has some fat (about 0.5 g) including saturated fat (0.13 g), and sodium (about 53 mg). The sodium is usually manageable, but it can rise depending on how it’s cooked (e.g., with salty sauces, bagoong, or lots of seasoning).
Healthier tips
- Pair it with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or mixed veggies) and a reasonable serving of rice or root crops.
- For snacks or lighter meals, keep the portion around 1/2 to 1 cup cooked, then add veggies and a small amount of carbs if needed.
- Go easy on salty seasonings and sauces; use herbs, calamansi, garlic, and ginger for flavor.
- If you’re eating 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day, include this seafood in one meal and balance the rest with other protein sources (fish, chicken, eggs, tofu) across the week.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na hipon/seafood, Garlic butter seafood, Tinola with seafood, Seafood adobo, Seafood sinangag
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