Prepared and Processed
Croaker, plain, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 59% |
| Calories | 201kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 41.9 g/ 71g (59%) | ||||
Total Fat | 3.7 g/ 42g (8%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 2.75 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.39%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 4.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (26%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 301 mg/ 750mg (40%) high |
Phosphorus | 267 mg/ 700mg (38%) high |
Iron | 2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 7071 mg/ 1500mg (471%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Croaker, plain, dried (often sold as dried fish). It’s a protein-rich food made by drying croaker fish, usually without added flavors.
Why it matters to health
Dried croaker is a good source of protein, which helps build and repair body tissues and keeps you feeling full between meals. It also has some fat, including saturated fat. The bigger health point here is sodium: dried fish can be very high in salt (about 7071 mg per 100 g), so frequent or big servings may push your daily sodium too high—this matters for blood pressure and heart health. With that in mind, it can fit well in your day when portions are reasonable and paired with balanced meals.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: keep servings small (for example, about 1–2 tablespoons of dried fish flakes per meal, depending on your other ulam and rice).
- Soak and rinse: soak in water for 10–20 minutes, then rinse and drain to help reduce some salt.
- Pair with fiber: combine with lots of non-starchy veggies (e.g., kangkong, pechay, okra) and/or a side of ensaladang gulay to balance the meal.
- Balance the day: since you’ll have 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, don’t make dried fish the main salty item at every meal—rotate with other proteins like eggs, tofu, or fresh fish.
- Watch the “sauce”: if you’re cooking it with patis, toyo, or bagoong, use less since sodium can add up quickly.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried fish), Bagoong rice with dried fish, Sinangag with dried fish, Ginataang dried fish, Dried fish with garlic and vinegar
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