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Crucian Carp

Crucian carp is a freshwater fish commonly cooked whole, braised, grilled, or used in soups.

Crucian Carp — illustrative ingredient image

About Crucian Carp

Crucian carp is a freshwater fish of the crucian-carp group, sold whole or as prepared portions depending on size. It is commonly cooked whole by braising, grilling, frying, or steaming, and is also used in fish soups and other broths.

Its flesh is usually mild and delicate, while the many fine bones can affect how it is prepared and eaten. Flavour and eating quality can vary with the particular crucian-carp species, size, and freshness.

The fish has a laterally compressed body and small scales. It may be sold whole or in prepared portions; the skin may brown during cooking, while the flesh softens and separates from the bones.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for crucian carp

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English

Crucian Carp

English

Crucian carp, Boiled

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English

Crucian carp, Raw

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English

Crucian carp, Roasted

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Crucian Carp nutrition & diet

Crucian Carp nutritional value

Fish, crucian carp, raw — MEXT 10238

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

Calories
93kcal
Protein
18.2g
Carbs
0.1g
Fat
2.5g

Per 100 g edible portion. Values use MEXT 2023 with March 2026 corrections; the English food name is matched by food code from the official English edition. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference. Values in parentheses in the source are estimates reported by MEXT. This reference does not cover other preparations or brands.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to crucian carp flesh from the stated preparation, because whole cooked fish can include edible skin, small bones, and variable trimming. Separate flesh from broth, batter, oil, or sauce when recording a portion, and note whether the fish is braised, grilled, fried, or simmered.

Compare the right form: Use a reference for crucian carp, matching whole cooked fish or boneless edible flesh and the preparation, skin, bones, and added sauce.

Diet considerations

Crucian carp is an animal-derived freshwater fish. Compatibility changes when it is fried, battered, stuffed, or cooked with pork, dairy, cereal thickeners, or other animal ingredients. Plain fish differs from seasoned soup or braise; carbohydrate patterns depend mainly on accompanying ingredients and portion, not the fish alone.

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: MEXT Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan, 2023 supplement, corrected March 2026 ↗. 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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