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Fish Fillet

A fish fillet is a boneless or mostly boneless portion of fish flesh, commonly baked, fried, grilled, or poached.

Fish Fillet — illustrative ingredient image

About Fish Fillet

A fish fillet is a **longitudinal portion of fish muscle cut away from the skeleton**, usually from one side of the body. It is commonly boneless or has a few remaining pin bones, and may be sold with or without skin. The term identifies the cut rather than a particular species.

Flavour, colour, and texture depend on the fish and cut. Fillets may be delicate, firm, flaky, or oily, ranging from thin, pale pieces to thick, dark-fleshed portions; these qualities cannot be fixed without identifying the fish.

Fish fillets may be fresh, chilled, frozen, or previously processed. They are baked, fried, grilled, poached, steamed, or used in soups; cooking changes moisture, firmness, surface colour, and any retained coating or oil.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Fish Fillet

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Fish Fillet nutrition & diet

Fish Fillet 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

Identify the species and match the fillet’s edible cut, with skin, bones, and trimming stated. Raw, baked, grilled, poached, smoked, battered, fried, and sauced forms require separate references because preparation changes the served portion and accompanying ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match the identified species and fillet state, including skin or bones, raw or cooked condition, coating, and cooking method.

Diet considerations

Fish fillet is animal-derived, but compatibility depends on species and preparation. Plain flesh differs from breaded or cereal-coated fillets, dairy-based sauces, marinades, and mixed dishes. Frying, serving with grains, or adding starchy sides can change the portion-dependent carbohydrate pattern.

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.

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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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