Aquatic Foods
Mullet, large-scaled, dried Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 67% | |
| Calories | 199kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1.9 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 45.4 g/ 71g (63%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 6.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.93%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 10.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (66%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 169 mg/ 750mg (22%) source |
Iron | 5.8 mg/ 12mg (48%) high |
Phosphorus | 339 mg/ 700mg (48%) high |
Sodium | 7104 mg/ 1500mg (473%) |
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 mullet (large-scaled mullet), a salty dried fish. It’s mainly used as a protein viand or topping, and it’s usually eaten in small portions because it’s concentrated in flavor and salt.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried mullet is a good source of protein, which helps with building and repairing body tissues. It also has some healthy “building blocks” from fish, but it’s important to note the nutrition balance: it’s high in sodium (7104 mg per 100 g), which can be a concern for blood pressure if eaten often or in large amounts. It also has some saturated fat (0.560 g) and cholesterol (25 mg), so portion size matters. Since it has almost no carbs and no fiber, pair it with vegetables and fiber-rich foods (like brown rice, kamote, or gulay) so your meals are more complete.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Keep portions small: use it as a side or flavoring, not the main plate for every meal.
- Balance your plate: aim for 1/2 plate vegetables or salad, 1/4 rice or starchy food, and 1/4 protein (like dried fish).
- Rinse or soak if possible to reduce the salty taste before cooking.
- Pair with potassium-rich foods (e.g., vegetables, fruits) to help balance sodium in your overall diet.
- For your daily pattern (3 full meals + 1–2 snacks), enjoy dried fish occasionally, and choose fresh fish or other proteins more often for everyday meals.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried sardines), Daing na bangus, Dried fish with garlic rice, Ginataang dried fish (bagoong-style with coconut milk), Sinangag with dried fish, Tinapa-style dried fish
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