Milkfish

Milkfish · Chanos chanos

Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

9%
190 kcal Calories
53%
26.3 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
11%
8.6 g Fat

Good nutrient density 37/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B12136% Protein53% Niacin (B3)52% Vitamin B629% Selenium29% Pantothenic Acid (B5)17% Phosphorus17% Zinc10%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat8.6 g
11%
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein26.3 g
53%
Histidine775.0 mg
Isoleucine1,213.0 mg
Leucine2,139.0 mg
Lysine2,417.0 mg
Methionine779.0 mg
Phenylalanine1,028.0 mg
Threonine1,154.0 mg
Tryptophan295.0 mg
Valine1,356.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)33.0 mcg
4%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D~
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
5%
Niacin (B3)8.3 mg
52%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
29%
Folate (B9)18.0 mcg
5%
Vitamin B123.3 mcg
136%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.9 mg
17%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium65.0 mg
5%
Iron0.4 mg
2%
Magnesium38.0 mg
9%
Phosphorus208.0 mg
17%
Potassium374.0 mg
8%
Sodium92.0 mg
4%
Zinc1.1 mg
10%
Copper0.0 mg
5%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium16.2 mcg
29%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol67.0 mg
22%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.5 g

About Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat

The milkfish (Chanos chanos) is a sleek, silvery saltwater fish of the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans and one of the most important farmed food fish in Southeast Asia, where it is the national fish of the Philippines, known there as bangus. It has firm, white, mildly sweet flesh that is moist and flavorful, though it is famously full of fine bones. Milkfish is a good source of quality protein along with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium.

A staple of Filipino and Indonesian cooking, it is grilled, fried, smoked, simmered in the sour soup sinigang, or marinated in vinegar and garlic for the dish known as daing, and deboned milkfish is widely sold for convenience. Choose fish with bright eyes, firm flesh, and a clean, fresh smell, and keep milkfish well chilled, cooking it within a day or two or freezing it.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat?

There are 190 calories in 100 g of Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat, or about 162 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat contains 26.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat provides 8.6 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat a good source of?

Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (136% DV), Protein (53% DV), Niacin (B3) (52% DV), Vitamin B6 (29% DV) and Selenium (29% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Phosphorus and Zinc (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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