Aquatic Foods
Scad, big-eye, dried Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 58% | |
| Calories | 175kcal / 2530kcal (6%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 1.7 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Protein | 39.8 g/ 71g (56%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 8.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 14.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (91%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 241 mg/ 750mg (32%) high |
Iron | 3.2 mg/ 12mg (26%) source |
Phosphorus | 297 mg/ 700mg (42%) high |
Sodium | 6531 mg/ 1500mg (435%) |
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 scad (big-eye scad), a small fish that’s dried for longer shelf life. It’s usually eaten as a salty, flavorful protein—often added to rice meals or cooked with vinegar, tomatoes, or spices.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Dried scad is a good protein source, which helps keep you full and supports muscle maintenance. It also has cholesterol (62 mg per 100 g) and some saturated fat (0.45 g), so it’s best to keep portions reasonable. The bigger thing to watch is sodium—it’s high (6531 mg per 100 g). With high-salt foods, too much can affect blood pressure over time. The good news: when you balance it with fresh vegetables and other lower-sodium foods, dried fish can fit well in a daily eating pattern of 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Portion first: use a smaller serving (about 1–2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup cooked flakes, depending on how it’s prepared) so sodium doesn’t add up.
- Soak or rinse: if the fish is very salty, soak in water for a few minutes then drain (and adjust seasoning in your dish).
- Pair with fiber-rich sides: add lots of vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra, or ensaladang gulay) to help balance the meal.
- Balance the plate: include rice in a normal serving, add a vegetable dish, and keep the rest of the meal not too salty.
- Frequency: enjoy it regularly but not every day—rotate with fresh fish, eggs, chicken, tofu, or legumes.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried fish) with rice, Ginataang tuyo, Tuyo with tomatoes and onions, Daing na bangus (as a comparison dried/salted fish meal), Pinangat na isda (with dried fish variation), Sinangag with tuyo
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