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Grouper

Grouper is a firm, mild-flavored marine fish commonly grilled, fried, baked, or used in stews.

Grouper — illustrative ingredient image

About Grouper

Grouper is a common culinary name for several marine fish in the grouper group rather than one single uniformly defined species. It is commonly grilled, pan-fried, baked, broiled, poached, or added to soups and stews.

The edible flesh usually has a firm, moist texture and a mild flavor. Appearance varies from pale translucent raw flesh to opaque white after cooking, while sauces, breading, or strong seasoning can alter the finished dish.

Grouper may be purchased whole, as skin-on or skinless portions, fresh, chilled, or frozen. It is also sold as fillets, steaks, or portions, and preparation changes the texture and appearance of the flesh.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Grouper

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Grouper nutrition & diet

Grouper nutritional value

Fish, grouper, mixed species, raw

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

Calories
92kcal
Protein
19.4g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
1.0g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Establish the grouper species, cut, skin status, and raw or cooked form before using a reference, since the catalogue name covers multiple fish. Preparation may include grilling, baking, frying, drying, or stewing; oil, batter, breading, sauces, and edible bones should be described separately.

Compare the right form: Match the identified grouper species and edible fillet or other cut, with skin, bones, raw or cooked state, and coating specified.

Diet considerations

Grouper is an animal-derived marine fish. Compatibility changes with batter, breadcrumbs, cereal coatings, dairy sauces, animal fats, or mixed seafood preparations. Plain cooked fish and fried or sauced portions are different forms; coatings and accompaniments can create a more pronounced, 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: USDA FoodData Central — Fish, grouper, mixed species, raw ↗. 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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