Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Scad, round, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 61% |
| Calories | 199kcal / 2530kcal (7%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 41.1 g/ 71g (57%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3.8 g/ 42g (9%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 15.5 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vit B1 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vit B3 | 10.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (64%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 437 mg/ 750mg (58%) high |
Phosphorus | 474 mg/ 700mg (67%) high |
Iron | 7.6 mg/ 12mg (63%) high |
Sodium | 6751 mg/ 1500mg (450%) |
What is this food?
Dried scad (round, dried fish). It’s a fish-based protein that’s usually sold as small dried whole fish or dried rounds.
Why it matters to health
Dried scad is a good protein option for meals and snacks, helping you feel full and supporting muscle needs. It also contains healthy fats, but it has higher saturated fat and cholesterol compared with leaner protein sources. The biggest watch-out is sodium (very high), which can add up quickly if you eat it often or in large portions. Since it’s dried, it’s convenient and flavorful, but balancing your intake helps keep your overall diet heart-friendly and manageable.
Healthier tips
- Use a smaller portion: aim for about 1–2 tablespoons of dried fish flakes or 1 small piece per meal, then balance with rice + lots of vegetables.
- If the dried fish is salty, rinse briefly and soak (if appropriate) before cooking to reduce some salt.
- Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, okra) and add fiber-rich carbs (brown rice or mixed grains) for better fullness.
- For snacks, keep it occasional—choose it alongside fruits or yogurt instead of making it a daily snack.
- Enjoy it in moderation: you can still include dried fish, just not every day and not in very large servings.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuyo (dried sardines), Dried fish with garlic rice, Sinangag with dried fish, Ginataang dried fish, Pinakbet with dried fish
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