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Nutritional Profile of Dry-Heated American Shad (Fish)
We got 47 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Dry-Heated American Shad (Fish).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for 15 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 20 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Cystine (Amino Acids)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Total Lipid (Fat) (Fatty Acids)
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Kcal (Energy) (Other)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Dry-Heated American Shad (Fish)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Dry-Heated American Shad (Fish)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Dry-Heated American Shad (Fish)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Dry-Heated American Shad (Fish)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Dry-Heated American Shad (Fish)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 17.6 g | 5 g | 14 | 497 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.3 g | 371.4 mg | 43 | 120 |
| Arginine | 1.3 g | 368.5 mg | 55 | 181 |
| Aspartic Acid | 2.2 g | 629.4 mg | 59 | 167 |
| Cystine | 233 mg | 66.1 mg | 60 | 263 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.2 g | 918.5 mg | 61 | 318 |
| Glycine | 1 g | 294.8 mg | 44 | 155 |
| Histidine | 639 mg | 181.2 mg | 74 | 403 |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | 283.5 mg | 38 | 112 |
| Leucine | 1.8 g | 499 mg | 48 | 169 |
| Lysine | 2 g | 564.2 mg | 46 | 156 |
| Methionine | 642 mg | 182 mg | 75 | 328 |
| Phenylalanine | 847 mg | 240.1 mg | 76 | 250 |
| Proline | 767 mg | 217.4 mg | 90 | 391 |
| Serine | 886 mg | 251.2 mg | 66 | 225 |
| Threonine | 952 mg | 269.9 mg | 43 | 147 |
| Tryptophan | 243 mg | 68.9 mg | 68 | 222 |
| Tyrosine | 733 mg | 207.8 mg | 85 | 340 |
| Valine | 1.1 g | 317.5 mg | 36 | 124 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 21.7 g | 6.2 g | 78 | 320 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 45 | 438 |
| Folate, food | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 32 | 272 |
| Folate, total | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 36 | 374 |
| Niacin | 10.8 mg | 3.1 mg | 19 | 149 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 865 µg | 245.2 µg | 35 | 343 |
| Riboflavin | 308 µg | 87.3 µg | 46 | 503 |
| Thiamin | 183 µg | 51.9 µg | 63 | 701 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 0.04 µg | 332 | 716 |
| Vitamin B6 | 462 µg | 131 µg | 79 | 519 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Retinol | 36 µg | 10.2 µg | 100 | 445 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 120 IU | 34 IU | 70 | 918 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 36 µg | 10.2 µg | 101 | 676 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 60 mg | 17 mg | 70 | 487 |
| Copper, Cu | 82 µg | 23.2 µg | 177 | 767 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.2 mg | 351.5 µg | 125 | 797 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 53 | 291 |
| Manganese, Mn | 54 µg | 15.3 µg | 59 | 976 |
| Phosphorus, P | 349 mg | 98.9 mg | 40 | 315 |
| Potassium, K | 492 mg | 139.5 mg | 45 | 406 |
| Selenium, Se | 46.8 µg | 13.3 µg | 88 | 223 |
| Sodium, Na | 65 mg | 18.4 mg | 287 | 1084 |
| Zinc, Zn | 470 µg | 133.2 µg | 177 | 877 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 96 mg | 27.2 mg | 75 | 285 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 59.2 g | 16.8 g | 215 | 1374 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.7 g | 479.1 mg | 63 | 491 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 252 kcal | 71.4 kcal | 25 | 436 |
| KJ (Energy) | 1,050 kj | 297.7 kj | 7 | 201 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Dry-Heated American Shad (Fish)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Fillet | 144.0 g | 5.1 oz |
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