Vietnamese Fish Tacos⏱ 65 min total

Vietnamese Fish Tacos

Per 1 serving · 322 g · 18 ingredients

Calories
446
22%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    30g
    27% of calories
  • Carbs
    55g
    49% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    24% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Vietnamese Fish Tacos (322 g) has 446 calories, with 30 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), Vitamin C (24% DV) and Vitamin D (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 40% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
139cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.7g
Net carbs
50g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.5g
6.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein60%
  • Vitamin C24%
  • Vitamin D35%
  • Vitamin K55%
  • Thiamine46%
  • Niacin70%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber16%
  • Vitamin E16%
  • Riboflavin (B2)12%
  • Pantothenic acid13%
  • Choline16%
  • Calcium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium40%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 50 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Combine turmeric, ginger, garlic, sugar, half of the fish sauce, one-third of the lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    Add halibut pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Mix scallions, red onion, basil, mint, cilantro, remaining fish sauce, remaining lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste in another bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  4. 4

    Heat half of the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook half of the marinated halibut for 2 to 4 minutes per side until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining oil and fish.

  5. 5

    To assemble the tacos, place shredded cabbage in each tortilla, add halibut, flake with a fork if needed, and top with tomato salsa.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (322 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A67 μg
7%
Vitamin C22 mg
24%
Vitamin D5 μg
35%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K65 μg
55%
Thiamine1 mg
46%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin11 mg
70%
Vitamin B61 mg
55%
Folate (B9)161 μg
40%
Vitamin B121 μg
52%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline86 mg
16%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium167 mg
17%
Iron4 mg
55%
Potassium880 mg
19%
Magnesium65 mg
15%
Phosphorus474 mg
68%
Zinc1 mg
11%
Copper0.2 mg
18%
Manganese1 mg
32%
Selenium75 μg
137%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene58 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene407 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.2 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1 g—
Fluoride31 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene1,278 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose2 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol23 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch40 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.4 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D35 μg—

Burning 446 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 85min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 54min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 37min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 63min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Vietnamese Fish Tacos?

One serving of Vietnamese Fish Tacos (1 serving) has 446 calories, which works out to 139 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Vietnamese Fish Tacos high in protein?

It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Vietnamese Fish Tacos keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 50 g of net carbs and 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Vietnamese Fish Tacos?

923 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Vietnamese Fish Tacos?

6.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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