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Fish flesh

Fish flesh is edible fish muscle sold as cuts, steaks, or pieces, with species, texture, fat content, and processing differing between products.

Fish flesh — illustrative ingredient image

About Fish flesh

Fish flesh is the edible muscle tissue of fish, sold as whole cuts, steaks, or smaller pieces. Its colour and texture range from pale and delicate to darker and firmer, while flavour and fat content vary with species and the part of the fish.

It may be eaten fresh or frozen and can be cooked or preserved. The term does not identify a species, cut, or processing method, so it cannot describe a single consistent flavour or nutritional profile; skin, bones, and other tissues may or may not be included in a product.

Ingredient type
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Local names for fish flesh

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English

fish flesh (comminuted)

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English

fish flesh (gill area, raw)

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English

fish flesh (minced, quick-frozen in blocks)

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Fish flesh nutrition & diet

Fish flesh nutritional value

Fish, NFS

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
238kcal
Protein
19.3g
Carbs
6.6g
Fat
14.5g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ. Values are reused for a confirmed PlateSafe identity alias; the displayed reference form remains controlling.

Species, cut, and inclusion of skin or other tissue affect measured nutrition. Fresh, frozen, and preserved forms should be compared on equivalent edible portions and preparation.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not 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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Fish, NFS ↗. 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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