Fresh fish rapidly deteriorates unless some way can be found to preserve it. Drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water from the food, which inhibits the growth of microorganisms. 

Nutrition Facts

Dried fishDried fish

Amount Per 100 grams100 grams

Calories 371

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g: 20%

Saturated fat 2.9 g: 14%

Polyunsaturated fat 2.2 g 

Monounsaturated fat 4.4 g 

Cholesterol 266 mg: 88%

Sodium 200 mg: 8%

Potassium 1,080 mg: 30%

Total Carbohydrate 0 g: 0%

Dietary fiber 0 g: 0%

Sugar 0 g 

Protein 62 g: 124%

Vitamin A 2% , Vitamin C: 0%

Calcium: 81%,  Iron 22%

Vitamin B-6: 20%,  Vitamin B-12306%

Magnesium: 21%