Smelt · Osmeridae

Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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19%

385 kcal Calories

112%

56.2 g Protein

0.0 g Carbs

23%

17.9 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 48/100

How many beneficial nutrients Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) 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 Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

385 kcal / serving

42% from fat

Carbs 0%

0.0 g per serving
Fat 42%

17.9 g per serving
Protein 58%

56.2 g per serving

What Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) 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).

Vitamin B12796% Selenium353% Calcium123% Protein112% Phosphorus112% Zinc61% Pantothenic Acid (B5)46% Niacin (B3)37% Manganese31% Vitamin E30% Copper16% Vitamin A (RAE)15% Vitamin B610%

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	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Starch	0.0 g	—
Total Sugars	0.0 g	—
Sucrose	0.0 g	—
Glucose	0.0 g	—
Fructose	0.0 g	—
Lactose	0.0 g	—
Maltose	0.0 g	—
Galactose	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	17.9 g	23%
Saturated Fat	3.6 g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	6.9 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	2.9 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	100.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	190.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	10.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	760.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	2,250.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	320.0 mg	—
Arachidic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Behenic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	2,060.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	3,650.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	780.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	250.0 mg	—
Nervonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	190.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	150.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	910.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1,220.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	56.2 g	112%
Histidine	1,010.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	2,150.0 mg	—
Leucine	3,820.0 mg	—
Lysine	3,690.0 mg	—
Methionine	1,240.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	2,010.0 mg	—
Threonine	2,390.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	510.0 mg	—
Valine	2,660.0 mg	—
Alanine	3,520.0 mg	—
Arginine	3,100.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	4,810.0 mg	—
Cystine	460.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	6,660.0 mg	—
Glycine	3,280.0 mg	—
Proline	2,360.0 mg	—
Serine	2,450.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	1,570.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	139.0 mcg	15%
Vitamin C	~	—
Vitamin D	~	—
Vitamin E	4.5 mg	30%
Vitamin K	0.0 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	20%
Niacin (B3)	6.0 mg	37%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	10%
Folate (B9)	~	—
Vitamin B12	19.1 mcg	796%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	2.3 mg	46%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	1,600.0 mg	123%
Iron	5.4 mg	30%
Magnesium	89.0 mg	21%
Phosphorus	1,400.0 mg	112%
Potassium	1,000.0 mg	21%
Sodium	420.0 mg	18%
Zinc	6.7 mg	61%
Copper	0.1 mg	16%
Manganese	0.7 mg	31%
Selenium	194.0 mcg	353%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	249.0 mg	83%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	8.3 g	—

About Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)

Smelts are a family of small, slender, silvery fish (Osmeridae) found in the cold coastal waters and rivers of the Northern Hemisphere, with the rainbow smelt the best known. Usually just a few inches long, they have soft, oily flesh with a mild, faintly cucumber-like aroma when very fresh and a rich, slightly sweet flavor. As an oily little fish eaten whole, smelt is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium from the soft edible bones, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.

They are most often cleaned, dredged in seasoned flour or batter, and pan-fried or deep-fried whole until crisp, then eaten head, bones, and all with a squeeze of lemon, a beloved treat around the Great Lakes and across Europe and Japan. They are also grilled, smoked, or marinated. Choose bright, firm, fresh-smelling fish, and store smelt well chilled and cook it within a day, or freeze it, since the oily flesh does not keep long.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)?

There are 385 calories in 100 g of Smelt, dried (Alaska Native), or about 385 calories in 1 unit (100 g).

How much protein is in Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)?

Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) contains 56.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)?

Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Smelt, dried (Alaska Native)?

Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) provides 17.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) a good source of?

Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (796% DV), Selenium (353% DV), Calcium (123% DV), Protein (112% DV), Phosphorus (112% DV) and Zinc (61% DV) and a good source of Copper, Vitamin A (RAE) and Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.