Pipsi
Pipsi is a traditional Filipino snack made from small, dried fish (often anchovies or sardines) that are deep-fried until crispy and then seasoned with a spicy vinegar or soy-based sauce. It is a popular street food and 'pulutan' (drinking snack) in the Philippines, known for its savory, salty, and sometimes tangy flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Pipsi is a high-protein, high-fat snack due to the fried fish, providing a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and iron. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, with the majority of calories coming from fat and protein.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.5 g |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.0 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.0 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
Per 1/2 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Pipsi is a beloved example of Filipino 'sawsawan' (dipping) culture, where the simple fried fish is elevated by the accompanying sauce. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of micronutrients from whole fish, including calcium from edible bones.
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