Aquatic Foods
Lizard fish, common, dried Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 78% | |
| Calories | 178kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1.3 g/ 42g (3%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 41.5 g/ 71g (58%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 4 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.57%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.77%) |
Vitamin B3 | 6.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (41%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 328 mg/ 750mg (43%) high |
Iron | 1.5 mg/ 12mg (12%) |
Phosphorus | 253 mg/ 700mg (36%) high |
Sodium | 7126 mg/ 1500mg (475%) |
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 lizard fish (common dried fish). It’s a concentrated form of fish where most of the water is removed, so it’s very flavorful and protein-rich.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried lizard fish is a good protein food that helps with body repair and keeps you full between meals. It also provides healthy nutrients from fish, but this version can be high in sodium (about 7,126 mg per 100 g) and has cholesterol (about 120 mg) and some saturated fat (about 0.33 g). That’s why it works best when eaten in reasonable portions, especially if you already get a lot of salty foods in your day.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a smaller portion: try 1–2 tablespoons of dried fish flakes or about 30–50 g per meal, then balance with rice + vegetables.
- Pair it with non-starchy veggies (e.g., ampalaya, kangkong, pechay) to add fiber and help balance the meal.
- If you’re cooking it, consider soaking or rinsing the dried fish to reduce saltiness, then taste before adding more seasoning.
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), keep dried fish as a regular but not constant protein—rotate with other protein sources like eggs, tofu, chicken, or fresh fish.
- Drink water and watch salty condiments (toyo, patis, bagoong) when you already have salty dried fish.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried anchovies), Daing na bangus, Dried fish sinigang, Ginataang dried fish, Crispy dried fish with garlic rice
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