American Shad · Alosa sapidissima
Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
Aquatic Foods2 forms & preparations
Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 31/100
How many beneficial nutrients Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
65% from fat
-
Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
-
Fat 65%17.7 g per serving
-
Protein 35%21.7 g per serving
What Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 17.7 g |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21.7 g | |
| Histidine | 639.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,000.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,764.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,993.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 642.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 847.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 952.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 243.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,118.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,313.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,299.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,223.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 233.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,240.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,042.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 767.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 886.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 733.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 36.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 17.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.9 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 60.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 38.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 349.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 492.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 65.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 46.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 96.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.7 g | — |
About Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat
The American shad (Alosa sapidissima) is the largest member of the herring family along the Atlantic coast of North America, an anadromous fish that lives at sea and returns to freshwater rivers each spring to spawn. Long a hugely important food fish whose spring runs were celebrated events, its very name means most delicious. The shad offers rich, flavorful, oily flesh and, especially prized, its roe, considered a seasonal delicacy.
As an oily fish it is an excellent source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, along with vitamin D, B vitamins, and minerals. Its one challenge is a notoriously intricate set of fine bones, so it is traditionally deboned by skilled hands, or slow-baked and planked over a fire long enough to soften the bones, while the roe is gently sauteed in butter. Its richness pairs well with bright, acidic flavors.
Choose fresh shad or shad roe in spring with a clean scent and firm texture, and keep it well chilled, cooking it within a day or two of purchase.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat?
There are 252 calories in 100 g of Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat, or about 363 calories in 1 fillet (144 g).
How much protein is in Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat contains 21.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat provides 17.7 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat a good source of?
Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat is an excellent source of Selenium (85% DV), Niacin (B3) (67% DV), Protein (43% DV), Phosphorus (28% DV), Vitamin B6 (27% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Thiamin (B1) and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Related aquatic foods
Compare Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat with…
- Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat vs Fish oil, menhaden, fully hydrogenated
- Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat vs Fish, salmon, pink, raw
- Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat vs Fish oil, cod liver
- Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat vs CRACKER BARREL, country fried shrimp platter
- Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat vs Fast foods, scallops, breaded and fried
- Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat vs Seaweed, spirulina, dried