What is this food?
This is a spring roll with fish (about 100 g). It’s a mix of fish protein wrapped in a spring roll wrapper, usually served with a dipping sauce.
Why it matters to health
Fish helps support muscle and keeps you full, while the spring roll wrapper provides energy from carbohydrates. This version has low fat (about 0.2 g total fat) but includes saturated fat (about 0.06 g) and cholesterol (about 40 mg). It also has fiber (about 1.2 g) and sodium (about 288 mg), which matters because too much sodium can add up across meals and snacks. The good part: with the fiber and low fat, it can fit well in a balanced day—just watch the sauce and portion so sodium doesn’t get too high.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with a side of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., lettuce, cucumber, carrots) to boost fiber and volume without adding many calories.
- Use less dipping sauce (or choose a lighter, less salty one). Sodium can add up quickly in the day’s 3 meals + 1–2 snacks.
- Keep the portion to about 1–2 spring rolls per snack or as part of a meal, then add a balanced plate (rice or carbs + vegetables + protein).
- If you’re having this for a snack, add a fruit or yogurt after for better balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Lumpiang Shanghai, Fresh lumpia, Fish spring rolls, Lumpiang gulay, Fried fish with dipping sauce