Prepared and Processed
Anchovy, long-jawed, dried Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 318kcal / 2530kcal (12%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 4.7 g/ 42g (11%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 69 g/ 71g (97%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.23 mg/ 1mg (17%) source |
Vitamin B3 | 20.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (130%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 2469 mg/ 750mg (329%) high |
Iron | 6.5 mg/ 12mg (54%) high |
Phosphorus | 1762 mg/ 700mg (251%) high |
Allergen Info
Fish
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Dried anchovy (often used as “bagoong/anchovy” style seasoning or as a salty topping). It’s a small fish that’s dried, so it’s usually concentrated in flavor and nutrients.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried anchovy is a good source of protein, which helps keep you full and supports muscle maintenance—useful in a day with 3 meals and 1–2 snacks. It also provides healthy-ish fats (though it has some saturated fat) and cholesterol. Because it’s dried, it’s also commonly high in sodium (even if sodium isn’t listed here), so it’s best to use it for flavor rather than eat large amounts. When you enjoy it in reasonable portions, it can fit well in a balanced diet.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a small serving (about 1–2 tablespoons as topping or mixed into dishes) instead of eating a big handful.
- Pair with vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, tomatoes) and carbs with fiber (brown rice, kamote, or whole grains) to balance the meal.
- Choose dishes where anchovy is a flavor booster: sinangag, ensaladang gulay, or mixed into veggie-based ulam.
- If you have high blood pressure or you’re watching salt, try less salty versions or rinse briefly if the product allows.
- Spread it across the day: keep it mainly for one meal, then let your other meals/snacks be lighter on salty toppings.
Common Filipino dishes
Bagoong (dilaw/alamang or anchovy-based), pinakbet with bagoong, ensaladang talong with bagoong, sinangag with fried anchovy, tinapa/anchovy-based toppings, arroz caldo with anchovy or bagoong
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