Aquatic Foods
Hard-tail
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 37% |
| Calories | 96kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 21.4 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||
Total Fat | 1.2 g/ 42g (2%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 18.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.16 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B3 | 7.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (45%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 119 mg/ 750mg (15%) |
Phosphorus | 200 mg/ 700mg (28%) source |
Iron | 1.4 mg/ 12mg (11%) |
Sodium | 102 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
What is this food?
Hard-tail (a protein-based food, about 96 kcal per 100 g). It has very low carbs and sugar, with small amounts of fat and moderate sodium.
Why it matters to health
Because it’s mostly protein with 0 g carbs and 0 g sugar, it can help keep your meals filling and support muscle maintenance—useful for your 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It also has 1.2 g fat (with 0.34 g saturated fat) and 102 mg sodium. The main thing to watch is sodium and saturated fat if you eat it often or pair it with salty sides.
Healthier tips
- Use it as your protein portion: aim for about 1 palm-sized serving per meal, then add plenty of non-starchy vegetables.
- Balance your plate: add 1/2 plate vegetables, 1/4 plate rice or starchy carbs, and 1/4 plate protein like this.
- Keep sodium in check: go easy on salty sauces (toyo, patis, bagoong) and choose lighter seasoning when possible.
- If you’re having it as a snack, keep the portion smaller and pair with fruit or veggies to round out your day.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuna sisig, grilled chicken or pork (lean cuts), adobong manok (less sauce), tinapang isda, ginataang isda (lighter coconut)
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