Aquatic Foods
Snail, freshwater Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 29% | |
| Calories | 94kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.8 g/ 42g (1%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 12.2 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Protein | 9.4 g/ 71g (13%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 6.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.93%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.23 mg/ 1mg (17%) source |
Vitamin B3 | 1.9 mg NE/ 16mg NE (11%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 2702 mg/ 750mg (360%) high |
Iron | 0.3 mg/ 12mg (2%) |
Phosphorus | 75 mg/ 700mg (10%) |
Sodium | 53 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
Allergen Info
AI-assisted Mollusks
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Freshwater snail (often eaten as a small shellfish). It’s mainly used as a protein source, and in 100g it provides about 94 kcal with some carbohydrates and very little fat.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Snails can help support your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety. In this serving, you also get cholesterol (29 mg) and saturated fat (0.21 g), plus sodium (53 mg). Since snails are usually cooked with salty ingredients (like bagoong, patis, or broth), the total sodium can add up depending on the recipe—so it’s best to watch the sauce and portion size. The carbohydrates (12.2 g) are present but not the main reason to eat snails; they’re still best treated as a protein add-on to your meals.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day, treat snail as a side protein: aim for about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked (or a palm-sized portion) depending on your appetite.
- Choose cooking methods that keep it lighter: stew/sauté with less oil and avoid heavy, oily sauces.
- Go easy on salty condiments and broth; add flavor with garlic, onion, ginger, and herbs instead.
- If you’re watching cholesterol or heart health, balance it with fish, eggs, tofu, and beans across the week.
- Make sure snails are properly cleaned and cooked thoroughly for food safety.
Common Filipino dishes
Snail sinigang, adobong kuhol, garlic butter snails (kuhol), kuhol with bagoong, pinakbet with snails
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