Prepared and Processed / Frozen Meats
Fish ball, fried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 266kcal / 2530kcal (10%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10.3 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 10.2 g/ 42g (24%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 33.3 g/ 348g (9%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.04%) |
Vit B1 | 0.03 mg/ 1mg (2%) |
Vit B2 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vit B3 | 1.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (8%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 49 mg/ 750mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 102 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 1723 mg/ 1500mg (114%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Fish ball, fried. It’s a fish-based snack or side that’s usually coated and deep-fried, so it’s higher in oil and sodium.
Why it matters to health
This food can help meet your protein needs (good for building and repairing body tissues). But per 100g, it’s also higher in saturated fat (6.42g) and sodium (1723mg), which can add up if you eat it often. It also has carbohydrates (33.3g) with low fiber (0g), so it may not keep you full as long unless paired with fiber-rich foods. Balance it within your day’s meals and snacks—especially since fried items can be easy to overeat.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: treat fish balls as a snack/side, not the main of the meal.
- Pair with fiber-rich options like vegetables (e.g., cabbage, pechay, carrots) or a side of brown rice/whole grains to improve fullness.
- Choose sauces carefully: go lighter on salty dips (soy-based, chili with lots of salt).
- For 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day, limit fried fish balls to occasionally, and balance the rest of the day with leaner protein or non-fried dishes.
- Try healthier cooking when possible: baked/air-fried fish balls or fish-based soups with less oil.
Common Filipino dishes
Fish ball (kwek-kwek style), Ginataang isda with vegetables, Fish balls in miki/arcade-style noodles, Tokwa’t baboy (as a fried snack comparison), Fish ball soup
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