Prepared and Processed
Gizzard shad, short-finned, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 47% |
| Calories | 149kcal / 2530kcal (5%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 26 g/ 71g (36%) | ||||
Total Fat | 5 g/ 42g (11%) | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 8.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vit B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 3.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (20%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 492 mg/ 750mg (65%) high |
Phosphorus | 483 mg/ 700mg (69%) high |
Iron | 2.8 mg/ 12mg (23%) source |
Sodium | 5902 mg/ 1500mg (393%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
Dried gizzard shad (short-finned), a small fish preserved by drying. It’s usually eaten as a salty, crunchy protein—often with rice or as pulutan.
Why it matters to health
This food is a good protein option (about 149 kcal per 100 g) that can help keep you full and support muscle repair. However, it’s also high in sodium (about 5902 mg per 100 g) and has some fat (5 g total fat, with 1.14 g saturated fat). If eaten often or in big portions, the sodium can be too much for daily needs. The good part: when you balance it with lower-sodium viands and plenty of vegetables, it can fit well into a typical day of 3 meals plus 1–2 snacks.
Healthier tips
- Start with a small serving (e.g., a few tablespoons to a small handful) and use it as a side protein, not the main bulk of the meal.
- If the fish is very salty, rinse briefly and soak for a short time, then drain well before cooking/eating.
- Pair with fresh vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or tomatoes) and a balanced carb (rice in proper portion).
- Balance your day: if you have salty dried fish at one meal, choose lower-sodium options for the next meals/snacks.
- Watch frequency—enjoy it sometimes, especially if you’re also eating other salty foods (instant noodles, bagoong, processed snacks).
Common Filipino dishes
Dried fish with garlic rice, sinangag (fried rice with dried fish), ensaladang dried fish, pinakbet with dried fish, arroz caldo with dried fish topping
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