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Fish, milkfish, raw
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 MG | 4% | |
| Niacin | 6.4 MG | 40% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.8 MG | 15% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 25% | |
| Folate, total | 16 UG | 4% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.4 UG | 142% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 30 UG | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 51 MG | 4% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.3 MG | 2% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 30 MG | 7% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 162 MG | 13% | |
| Potassium, K | 292 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 72 MG | 3% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.8 MG | 7% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 12.6 UG | 23% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 20.5g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Selenium, Se (23% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (40% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (25% DV).
- Rich source of Vitamin B-12 (142% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Fish, milkfish, raw
Milkfish is a staple throughout Southeast Asia and the Philippines in particular, prized for its rich, fatty flesh despite the notoriously large number of small bones. Raw, it sits in a medium-fat range with solid protein and no carbohydrates. The bone situation demands either careful filleting or traditional preparation methods that soften the bones through long cooking. Flavor-wise it is more pronounced than tilapia but less oily than mackerel.
Dietary Information
Fish, milkfish, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Fish, milkfish, raw include Vitamin B-12 (142% DV) , Niacin (40% DV) , Vitamin B-6 (25% DV) , and Selenium, Se (23% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 148 calories per 100 grams, Fish, milkfish, raw gets 55% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 41% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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