Aquatic Foods
Mullet, black-finned, dried Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 51% | |
| Calories | 189kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 7.1 g/ 42g (16%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 31.3 g/ 71g (44%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 4 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.57%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vitamin B3 | 4.1 mg NE/ 16mg NE (25%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 313 mg/ 750mg (41%) high |
Iron | 2.5 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Phosphorus | 196 mg/ 700mg (28%) source |
Sodium | 6001 mg/ 1500mg (400%) |
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 black-finned mullet (dried fish). It’s a protein-rich fish that’s preserved by drying, so it’s usually eaten in small portions with rice and vegetables.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried fish helps you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle and keeps you full between meals. However, this version is also high in sodium (about 6001 mg per 100 g) and has cholesterol (about 92 mg) plus saturated fat (about 2.09 g). That’s why it’s best to enjoy it in small, planned portions, especially if you’re watching blood pressure or heart health. Since it has no carbs and no fiber, pair it with vegetables and/or fruits to balance your plate.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a small serving (about 1–2 tablespoons of dried fish flakes or a small piece) per meal, then fill the rest of your plate with rice plus vegetables.
- If the fish is very salty, soak and rinse briefly before cooking to reduce sodium.
- Balance it with fiber-rich sides like kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, or ensaladang gulay, and add a fruit snack if you need something sweet.
- For your 3 full meals + 1–2 snacks a day, keep dried fish as an occasional protein option, not the main protein every day.
- Choose cooking styles like stir-fry with lots of vegetables or soup with extra water and vegetables.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo with rice, ginisang dried fish, sinigang with dried fish, fried dried fish with atchara, ensaladang dried fish
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