Prepared and Processed
Catfish, freshwater, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 65% |
| Calories | 275kcal / 2530kcal (10%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 45.6 g/ 71g (64%) | ||||
Total Fat | 10.3 g/ 42g (24%) | ||||
Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.61%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.09 mg/ 1mg (6%) |
Vit B3 | 12.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (78%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 316 mg/ 750mg (42%) high |
Phosphorus | 401 mg/ 700mg (57%) high |
Iron | 3.3 mg/ 12mg (27%) source |
Sodium | 7799 mg/ 1500mg (519%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Dried freshwater catfish (dried fish). It’s a protein-rich food made by drying catfish, so it’s shelf-stable and usually eaten in small portions.
Why it matters to health
Dried catfish gives you a good amount of protein to support muscle and keep you full, especially helpful for your main meals and snacks. It also has some fat, which adds flavor and helps you feel satisfied. However, it’s very high in sodium (about 7,799 mg per 100 g), so eating too much can raise your salt intake—something to watch if you have high blood pressure or you’re trying to limit salt. Since it has zero carbs and fiber, it works best when paired with vegetables and/or rice or root crops for balanced meals.
Healthier tips
- Keep portions small: use it as a “protein add-on” (e.g., a few tablespoons) rather than the main bulk of the meal.
- Soak and rinse if your dried fish is very salty, then drain well before cooking.
- Balance your plate: add vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or okra) and include a sensible serving of rice or other carbs if it’s your main meal.
- When cooking, go easy on added salt (fish is already salty). Use aromatics like garlic, onions, vinegar, calamansi, or spices for flavor.
- For daily eating, spread it across meals/snacks rather than having it every time.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried fish), Daing na bangus, Ginataang dried fish, Pinangat na dried fish, Dried fish sinigang, Dilis with rice
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