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Sambaza fish

Sambaza fish are small freshwater fish commonly eaten fried, dried, or incorporated into stews.

Sambaza fish — illustrative ingredient image

About Sambaza fish

Sambaza fish refers to small freshwater fish commonly marketed under this regional name. They are generally eaten whole because of their small size, with a slender body, delicate bones, and silvery appearance when fresh; the exact fish represented by the name can vary by locality and supply.

Fresh sambaza has a mild fish flavor and tender flesh. The fish are commonly fried, dried, or cooked into stews and other savory preparations; frying produces a crisp exterior, while drying creates a firmer, more concentrated product.

They may be sold whole fresh, frozen, or dried. Their small size allows whole preparation, including the bones; frying, drying, and stewing substantially change moisture, firmness, and surface texture, so the finished product can differ considerably from fresh fish.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Sambaza fish

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Sambaza fish nutrition & diet

Sambaza fish nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Fish, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

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

Calories
129kcal
Protein
20.3g
Carbs
0.3g
Fat
5.2g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Establish which fish is called sambaza in the relevant region before selecting a reference, then match whole edible fish, fillets, dried fish, or fried fish separately. Preparation changes moisture, salt, oil, bones, and edible yield, especially when the fish is cooked in stew.

Compare the right form: Identify the local sambaza species and match the reference to fresh, dried, fried, or stewed edible portions, including bones or removed bones.

Diet considerations

Sambaza refers to small freshwater fish, so it is animal-derived, but local identity should be confirmed. Plain fish differs from versions coated in cereal flour, fried in oil, or simmered with animal ingredients. Dried or stewed forms can also change salt and carbohydrate patterns through processing and additions.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
Seafood fits this pescatarian definition. Added meat-based stock or other ingredients would need checking separately.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.3.1.9_99 ↗. 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.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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