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Gizzard shad, short-finned, dried Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Edible Portion: 47%
Calories 149kcal / 2530kcal (5%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
5 g/ 42g (11%)
Saturated Fat
1.14 g/ 20g (5%)
low
Unsaturated Fat
3.27 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
0 g/ 20g (0%)
Sugar
0 g/ 63g (0%)
free
Protein
26 g/ 71g (36%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
170 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (24%)
source
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%)
Vitamin B2
0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%)
Vitamin B3
3.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%)
source

Minerals

Calcium
492 mg/ 750mg (65%)
high
Iron
2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%)
source
Phosphorus
483 mg/ 700mg (69%)
high
Sodium
5902 mg/ 1500mg (393%)
Allergen Info
AI-assisted
Fish
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Dried gizzard shad (short-finned), a small fish preserved by drying. It’s usually eaten as a salty, crunchy protein—often with rice or as pulutan.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
This food is a good protein option (about 149 kcal per 100 g) that can help keep you full and support muscle repair. However, it’s also high in sodium (about 5902 mg per 100 g) and has some fat (5 g total fat, with 1.14 g saturated fat). If eaten often or in big portions, the sodium can be too much for daily needs. The good part: when you balance it with lower-sodium viands and plenty of vegetables, it can fit well into a typical day of 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Start with a small serving (e.g., a few tablespoons to a small handful) and use it as a side protein, not the main bulk of the meal.
  • If the fish is very salty, rinse briefly and soak for a short time, then drain well before cooking/eating.
  • Pair with fresh vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or tomatoes) and a balanced carb (rice in proper portion).
  • Balance your day: if you have salty dried fish at one meal, choose lower-sodium options for the next meals/snacks.
  • Watch frequency—enjoy it sometimes, especially if you’re also eating other salty foods (instant noodles, bagoong, processed snacks).
Common Filipino dishes
Dried fish with garlic rice, sinangag (fried rice with dried fish), ensaladang dried fish, pinakbet with dried fish, arroz caldo with dried fish topping
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