Meat and Poultry / Exotic Meats
Shrimp, sergestid, dried
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 283kcal / 2530kcal (11%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 52.4 g/ 71g (73%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 3.6 g/ 42g (8%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 10.2 g/ 348g (2%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 15.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vit B1 | 0.06 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B3 | 5.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (34%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 2306 mg/ 750mg (307%) high |
Phosphorus | 625 mg/ 700mg (89%) high |
Iron | 21.4 mg/ 12mg (178%) high |
Sodium | 2900 mg/ 1500mg (193%) |
Allergen Info
Crustacean Shellfish
What is this food?
Dried sergestid shrimp (small dried shrimp). It’s a protein-rich seafood usually used as a flavoring or topping (like for sautéed veggies, soups, or fried rice).
Why it matters to health
Dried shrimp can help you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle and keeps you full between meals. It also contains very little fiber and carbs, so it works best when paired with rice or starchy carbs plus vegetables for a more balanced plate.
At the same time, this food is high in sodium (about 2900 mg per 100 g) and also high in cholesterol (about 630 mg per 100 g). Because of this, it’s best to use it in small amounts and not as a main “heavy” ingredient every day. The fat is relatively low, but it still has some saturated fat, so portion size matters.
Healthier tips
- Use a small sprinkle (about 1–2 tablespoons) for flavor, then bulk the meal with vegetables and a sensible portion of rice or root crops.
- If you’re cooking, rinse briefly or soak dried shrimp in water, then drain—this can help reduce surface salt.
- Balance your day: aim for 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks; include shrimp as part of the protein for one meal, not all meals.
- Pair with fiber-rich sides (e.g., kangkong, pechay, ampalaya, sayote, or mixed veggies) to improve fullness and overall meal quality.
- Watch other salty items in the same meal (fish sauce, bagoong, salted eggs, instant noodles) so sodium doesn’t add up.
Common Filipino dishes
Ginisang munggo with dried shrimp, Pinakbet with shrimp, Fried rice with dried shrimp, Sinigang with dried shrimp, Bagoong-alamang or shrimp-based bagoong dishes
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