Prepared and Processed / Fermented Foods
Fish paste, ginamos
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 110kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 23.4 g/ 71g (32%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.8 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.64%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (13%) |
Vit B3 | 4.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (30%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 821 mg/ 750mg (109%) high |
Phosphorus | 510 mg/ 700mg (72%) high |
Iron | 8.2 mg/ 12mg (68%) high |
Sodium | 3391 mg/ 1500mg (226%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Ginamos (fish paste) is a salty, fermented fish-based condiment/paste used to flavor meals. Per 100g, it’s mostly protein with very little carbs and fat, but it’s also high in sodium.
Why it matters to health
Ginamos can add protein to your meals, which helps keep you full and supports muscle maintenance. However, it’s high in sodium (3391 mg per 100g) and also contains cholesterol (93 mg) and some saturated fat. If eaten often or in large amounts, the sodium can be too much for the day, especially if you already have salty items (like bagoong, instant noodles, processed meats) in your 3 meals and snacks. The good part: when used as a flavoring rather than a main viand, it can fit well into a balanced diet.
Healthier tips
- Use a small amount (start with 1–2 teaspoons) as a seasoning, not as the main portion.
- Balance your plate: pair with rice + lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and a lighter cooking method (steam, sauté with less oil).
- For snacks, choose lower-salt options (fruit, yogurt, unsalted nuts) so your total sodium for the day stays reasonable.
- If you’re watching blood pressure, consider rinsing/soaking if the product allows, or alternate with less-salty flavor boosters like calamansi, vinegar, garlic, and herbs.
- Keep frequency reasonable—enjoy it, but don’t make it a daily “main” topping.
Common Filipino dishes
Bagoong rice, ginamos with fried fish, sinigang with bagoong, paksiw na isda with ginamos, kare-kare with bagoong, arroz caldo with bagoong
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