Aquatic Foods
Gizzard shad, short-finned Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 36% | |
| Calories | 78kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.4 g/ 42g (0.95%) low | ||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Protein | 18.6 g/ 71g (26%) | ||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 2 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.29%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vitamin B3 | 2.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (16%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 132 mg/ 750mg (17%) source |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 214 mg/ 700mg (30%) source |
Sodium | 98 mg/ 1500mg (6%) low |
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 Gizzard shad (short-finned) is a small fish. It’s mainly eaten as a protein source, usually cooked (e.g., fried, grilled, or sautéed). Per 100g, it’s about 78 kcal and has very little to no carbs and no fiber/sugar.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted This fish helps support your daily meals because it provides lean protein for muscle repair and keeps you full. It also has some healthy fats, but note that it contains saturated fat (about 0.090g per 100g) and sodium (about 98mg per 100g). If you’re eating it often, the cooking method matters: frying and salty seasonings can raise calories and sodium. Since it has no carbs and no fiber, pair it with vegetables and starchy foods in the right portions for better overall balance.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks a day, use gizzard shad as your protein at lunch or dinner.
- Choose grilled, steamed, or sautéed with less oil when possible to keep calories and saturated fat lower.
- Go easy on salty sauces (toyo, patis, bagoong) and adjust seasoning with herbs, calamansi, or spices.
- Pair with non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) and add carbs from rice, kamote, or corn in proper portions.
- If you’re watching sodium, check how salty the dish is—this is where most of the “extra” sodium usually comes from.
Common Filipino dishes
Tinapa (smoked fish), Fried fish with garlic rice, Grilled fish with calamansi, Sinigang na isda, Paksiw na isda, Escabeche
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