Prepared and Processed / Fermented Foods
Fish paste, anchovy
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 133kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 10 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 2.5 g/ 42g (5%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 17.5 g/ 348g (5%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.65 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.24%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B3 | 4.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 1248 mg/ 750mg (166%) high |
Phosphorus | 502 mg/ 700mg (71%) high |
Iron | 5.9 mg/ 12mg (49%) high |
Potassium | 226 mg/ 2000mg (11%) |
Sodium | 4014 mg/ 1500mg (267%) |
Zinc | 1.7 mg/ 7mg (26%) source |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Fish paste made from anchovy (often used as a spread or ingredient in Filipino dishes). It’s a protein-based food with some carbohydrates and a salty taste.
Why it matters to health
Anchovy paste can help support your daily protein needs, which is useful for keeping you full and helping maintain muscle. It also provides iodine and omega-3 fats naturally found in fish, which support heart and brain health. However, this version is also high in sodium (about 4014 mg per 100 g) and has some saturated fat and cholesterol, so it’s best to use it in smaller amounts—especially if you’re eating it often. Since it has some carbohydrates too, pairing it with more vegetables and rice in the right portion helps keep your meals balanced.
Healthier tips
- Use a small serving (e.g., 1–2 tablespoons) and taste first before adding more.
- Balance it with vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, tomatoes, cucumber) and a good source of fiber.
- Pair with rice in proper portion and add a leaner main if you’re having it as a snack or side.
- Choose lower-salt options when available, or rinse/adjust seasoning in recipes.
- If you have high blood pressure or you’re watching salt, keep it to less frequent use and don’t combine with other very salty foods in the same meal.
Common Filipino dishes
Bagoong alamang, bagoong isda, ginisang anchovy (bagoong-based), fish paste spreads on pandesal, ensaladang may bagoong
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