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Pond smelt

Pond smelt is a small freshwater fish with delicate, mild flesh, often cooked whole when small by frying, grilling or another method.

pond smelt — illustrative ingredient image

About Pond smelt

Pond smelt is a small freshwater fish eaten as food in some regions. It is commonly cooked whole when small, after cleaning as appropriate, and may be fried, grilled, or otherwise cooked. The fish has a slender body and delicate flesh; its flavour is mild and fish-like. Edible bones may remain in small cooked fish, depending on preparation and size.

Pond smelt may be sold fresh, frozen, or dried, and these forms differ in moisture and texture. The common name can cover fish identified differently across places, so a market label or source may be needed to establish the exact species. This draft refers to the food fish commonly called pond smelt, not to smelt roe or a prepared fish product.

Ingredient type
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English

Pond smelt, Boiled and dried

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English

Pond smelt, Raw

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Pond smelt nutrition & diet

Pond smelt nutritional value

Reference: Pond smelt, Raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
85kcal
Protein
18.4g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Compare raw and cooked fish separately, and distinguish fresh or frozen fish from dried or otherwise preserved forms; edible bone inclusion also affects samples.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Korean Standard Food Composition Database 10.4 (2026) — K1030000000a ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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