Prepared and Processed
Cavalla, banded, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 65% |
| Calories | 218kcal / 2530kcal (8%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 44.2 g/ 71g (62%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 4.6 g/ 42g (10%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.6 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.37%) |
Vit B1 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 10 mg NE/ 16mg NE (62%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 235 mg/ 750mg (31%) high |
Phosphorus | 292 mg/ 700mg (41%) high |
Iron | 2.2 mg/ 12mg (18%) |
Sodium | 6448 mg/ 1500mg (429%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Dried cavalla (banded dried fish). It’s a protein-rich dried fish, usually eaten as a viand or topping after rehydrating or cooking.
Why it matters to health
Dried cavalla is a good protein food, which helps keep you full and supports muscle repair—useful for your daily 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks. However, this version is also high in sodium (about 6,448 mg per 100 g), and it has some saturated fat (1.9 g) and cholesterol (112 mg). So it’s best to enjoy it in smaller portions and not every day, especially if you’re watching blood pressure or heart health.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller portion: start with about 30–50 g cooked per meal, then adjust based on your appetite and other viands.
- Reduce salt: if the fish is very salty, soak in water for 10–20 minutes, then drain and cook.
- Balance the plate: pair with lots of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., ampalaya, kangkong, pechay) and a reasonable serving of rice or other carbs.
- Choose frequency: have dried fish a few times a week at most, and rotate with fresh fish, eggs, tofu, or chicken.
- Watch snacks: if you already had dried fish at lunch, pick lighter snacks (fruit, yogurt, nuts in small amounts) instead of another salty item.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried fish) with rice, Daing na isda, Ginataang dried fish, Pinakbet with dried fish, Bagoong/daing-style dried fish toppings
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