Best Fish Snacks in Singapore (2026 Guide)
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Singapore's snack aisles are full of fish snacks — but most of them are barely fish. Keropok that's 90% tapioca starch. Fish skin chips that are exactly what they sound like: fried skin with seasoning. Ikan bilis that's more oil and sugar than anchovy.
If you're looking for the best fish snacks in Singapore — snacks that actually deliver on nutrition, not just on the word "fish" somewhere on the packet — this guide ranks the main options honestly. We make one of them, so we'll be upfront about that. But we'll also tell you where the others genuinely win.
How We Ranked These Fish Snacks
We compared Singapore's most popular fish snacks across five criteria that actually matter: protein content per serving, Omega-3 (DHA) content, ingredient quality, sugar and sodium levels, and taste. No subjective "vibes" scoring — just what's on the label and what's in your mouth.
1. Wild-Caught Tuna Chips (Toro Chips by Chippity Co)
Yes, we're putting ourselves first. Here's why we think that's justified — and you can check every claim on the back of the packet.
Toro Chips are made with 70% wild-caught tuna. That's not a marketing number — it's the actual proportion of fish meat in every chip. Per 20g serving: 4.36g protein, 136mg DHA Omega-3, zero preservatives, and an ingredient list short enough to read in three seconds.
Where Toro Chips win: protein density, DHA content, and ingredient transparency. The 70% fish meat content is significantly higher than any other fish snack on this list. The DHA comes from the fish itself, not from supplementation.
Where they don't: price. At S$3.90 for 20g (Regular) or S$12.90 for 80g (Large), Toro Chips cost more per gram than keropok or ikan bilis. You're paying for wild-caught tuna — and that's a real trade-off.
Best for: parents who want a genuinely high-protein, high-DHA snack for their kids. Adults who care about what's actually in their food. Anyone who wants a fish snack that's mostly fish.
2. Salmon Skin Chips
Salmon skin chips are arguably Singapore's most popular fish snack category. They're crispy, intensely flavoured (usually salted egg), and genuinely addictive.
The honest truth: salmon skin chips are delicious. The salted egg seasoning is one of Singapore's great flavour innovations. If taste is your only criterion, these are hard to beat.
Where salmon skin wins: flavour intensity, crunch factor, and availability. You can find these in almost every supermarket and convenience store in Singapore.
Where they fall short: nutrition. Salmon skin is mostly fat and collagen, not muscle protein. A typical 30g serving delivers roughly 2–3g of protein — less than half what tuna chips provide. DHA content is minimal because the Omega-3 in salmon is concentrated in the flesh, not the skin. Sodium levels tend to be high, especially in salted egg varieties. And the ingredient lists are usually long, with multiple flavouring agents and preservatives.
We did a detailed comparison of tuna chips vs salmon skin chips if you want the full per-serving nutrition breakdown.
Best for: sharing at parties, movie nights, and anyone who prioritises taste above all else.
3. Fish Skin Chips (Non-Salmon)
Beyond salmon skin, Singapore has a growing category of fish skin chips made from various species — often cod, haddock, or unspecified white fish. These tend to be lighter and less aggressively flavoured than their salted egg salmon cousins.
Where fish skin chips win: they're generally lower in sodium than salted egg varieties, lighter in texture, and available at a lower price point than salmon skin. Some brands produce genuinely crispy, well-seasoned products.
Where they fall short: same fundamental issue as salmon skin — you're eating fried skin, not fish meat. Protein content is low (typically 2–4g per serving), DHA is negligible, and the frying process adds significant fat. Many brands also use palm oil as the primary cooking fat.
Best for: a lighter alternative to salted egg fish skin, snacking on a budget.
4. Keropok (Fish Crackers)
Keropok is the nostalgic choice — a snack most Singaporeans grew up with. Available everywhere from hawker centres to supermarket shelves, keropok is cheap, crunchy, and deeply familiar.
But here's what most people don't realise: the average keropok is 70–80% tapioca starch. The "fish" content is often below 20%, sometimes as low as 10%. What you're mostly eating is fried starch with fish flavouring.
Where keropok wins: price (often under S$2 for a large bag), nostalgia factor, and availability. It's also genuinely good as a side with certain dishes — keropok lekor with chilli sauce is a legitimate food experience.
Where it falls short: almost everywhere nutritionally. Protein is low (1–3g per serving), DHA is virtually non-existent, and refined carbohydrates are the dominant macronutrient. Many commercial keropok brands also contain artificial colouring, and preservatives.
Best for: nostalgic snacking, pairing with local dishes, feeding a crowd cheaply.
5. Ikan Bilis (Dried Anchovies)
Ikan bilis occupies an interesting space in Singapore's snack landscape. In their plain, dried form, anchovies are genuinely nutritious — high in protein, calcium, and Omega-3. The problem is that most packaged ikan bilis snacks are deep-fried, coated in sugar, and mixed with peanuts.
Where ikan bilis wins: if you can find a minimally processed version — baked or lightly seasoned — ikan bilis is an excellent source of calcium (you eat the whole fish, bones included) and delivers decent protein. It's also one of the most traditional and widely available fish snacks in Singapore.
Where it falls short: most commercial ikan bilis snack mixes are loaded with sugar and oil. A typical sweetened ikan bilis snack can contain 15–20g of sugar per 100g — more than many biscuits. The "healthy fish snack" reputation often doesn't survive the processing.
Best for: home-cooked versions where you control the sugar and oil. Commercial versions are more of a treat than a health food.
The Honest Comparison Table
Per standard serving size. Values are representative ranges based on popular Singapore brands in each category.
| Fish Snack | Protein | DHA Omega-3 | Fish Content | Preservatives | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna Chips (Toro) | 4.36g / 20g | 136mg / 20g | 70% | None | S$3.90–12.90 |
| Salmon Skin | 2–3g / 30g | Minimal | Skin only | Usually yes | S$5–15 |
| Fish Skin | 2–4g / 30g | Negligible | Skin only | Varies | S$3–10 |
| Keropok | 1–3g / 30g | ~0 | 10–20% | Usually yes | S$1.50–4 |
| Ikan Bilis | 3–5g / 30g | Low–moderate | 30–60% | Varies | S$3–8 |
So Which Fish Snack Should You Actually Buy?
It depends on what you're optimising for.
If you want the most nutrition per bite: Tuna chips. The protein density, DHA content, and clean ingredient list are unmatched in this category. Toro Chips are available at chippity.co.
If you want the best party snack: Salted egg salmon skin chips. Nothing else on this list generates the same "one more, one more" effect at a gathering.
If you want the cheapest option: Keropok. It's not the most nutritious, but it's familiar, affordable, and satisfying in a way that doesn't pretend to be something it isn't.
If you want a traditional, whole-fish snack: Home-prepared ikan bilis, baked or lightly fried with minimal sugar. Skip the commercial sugar-coated versions.
The honest answer is that there's no single "best" fish snack for everyone. But if you're choosing based on what's actually in the snack — real fish content, protein, Omega-3, and ingredient transparency — the gap between tuna chips and everything else on this list is significant.
Editor's note: Chippity Co manufactures Toro Chips. We've tried to rank these fish snacks as honestly as possible, including acknowledging where competitors genuinely win. If you think we've been unfair to any category, let us know.