Smelt, dried (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Smelt, dried (Alaska Native) contains 386 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 796% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 353% of the Daily Value for selenium and 123% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 386 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol M | 249 mg | 83% |
| Sodium M | 420 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 56.2 g | 112% |
| Vitamin A ? | 139 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E M | 4.5 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.073 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6 mg | 37% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 2.3 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 19.1 µg | 796% |
| Calcium M | 1,600 mg | 123% |
| Iron M | 5.4 mg | 30% |
| Magnesium M | 89 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus M | 1,400 mg | 112% |
| Potassium M | 1,000 mg | 21% |
| Zinc M | 6.7 mg | 61% |
| Copper M | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese M | 0.72 mg | 31% |
| Selenium M | 194 µg | 353% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 58%
- Fat 42%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein56.2 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat17.9 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
- Sodium420 mgin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose Z | 0 g |
| Glucose Z | 0 g |
| Fructose Z | 0 g |
| Lactose Z | 0 g |
| Maltose Z | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.51 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 2.4 g |
| Isoleucine M | 2.2 g |
| Leucine M | 3.8 g |
| Lysine M | 3.7 g |
| Methionine M | 1.2 g |
| Cystine M | 0.46 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 2 g |
| Tyrosine M | 1.6 g |
| Valine M | 2.7 g |
| Arginine M | 3.1 g |
| Histidine M | 1 g |
| Alanine M | 3.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 4.8 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 6.7 g |
| Glycine M | 3.3 g |
| Proline M | 2.4 g |
| Serine M | 2.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.91 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 1.2 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.76 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.32 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.15 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.78 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.06 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.19 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.09 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 21:5 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 139 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 16.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 8.3 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,614 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 463 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 1.6 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, chum, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 378 | 62.1 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Fish, whitefish, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 371 | 62.4 g | 0 g | 13.4 g |
| Fish, herring eggs, Pacific, dry (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 312 | 60.4 g | 2.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Salmon, red (sockeye), filets with skin, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 345 | 60.6 g | 0 g | 11.4 g |
| Caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 255 | 52.1 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 271 | 59.4 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Walrus, meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 251 | 57 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, partially dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 270 | 62.4 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry smelt?
100 g of dried or dry smelt has 386 kcal.
Is dried or dry smelt high in protein?
Dried or dry smelt contains 56.2 g of protein per 100 g (112% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 58% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry smelt?
Dried or dry smelt has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry smelt?
Dried or dry smelt contains 17.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry smelt contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (796% DV), selenium (353% DV), calcium (123% DV), phosphorus (112% DV) and zinc (61% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry smelt?
100 g contains 420 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 167654. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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