American anglerfish
American anglerfish
American anglerfish is a market name for anglerfish with firm, pale flesh, commonly sold as fillets or tail portions for baking, pan-cooking, or stewing.
About American anglerfish
American anglerfish is a common market name for anglerfish sold as food in North America, but the name alone may not identify a precise species. The edible portion is commonly marketed as firm, pale flesh, including fillets or tail portions. It can be cooked by methods such as baking, pan-cooking, or stewing; the flesh holds its shape when handled carefully.
Its flavour is often described as mild, with a firm, somewhat dense texture, though the exact characteristics depend on species, cut, and freshness. Nutrition comparisons should state the fish form and distinguish raw from cooked portions, since species and preparation affect measured composition.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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American anglerfish nutrition & diet
American anglerfish nutritional value
Reference: Anglerfish raw
Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.
- Calories
- 65kcal
- Protein
- 15.8g
- Carbs
- 0.0g
- Fat
- 0.1g
Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.
The common name may cover different fish or market cuts; species, edible portion, and raw versus cooked state matter.
Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
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: Swedish Food Agency Food Database, 2026-07-01 — 1282 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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