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Jackfish

Jackfish is a common name for several predatory fish that may be prepared by frying, grilling, baking, or stewing.

Jackfish — illustrative ingredient image

About Jackfish

Jackfish is a common name for several predatory fish rather than one standardized species. Depending on regional usage, it may refer to fish with different body shapes, flesh colours, bone structures, and culinary qualities. It is used as food when identified and prepared like other edible fish.

Flavour and texture depend on the particular fish, its size, cut, freshness, and cooking method. Flesh may be delicate or firm, with a mild to pronounced fish flavour. Frying gives a browned exterior, while grilling, baking, and stewing produce different textures and moisture levels.

Market forms can include whole fish, cleaned portions, steaks, or fillets, sold fresh or frozen. Skin and bones may remain attached. Frying, grilling, baking, or stewing are suitable preparations, but cooking time and handling should follow the characteristics of the fish being used.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for jackfish

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English

Jackfish

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Jackfish nutrition & diet

Jackfish nutritional value

Reference: Jackfish, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion of the stated reference food.

Calories
108kcal
Protein
21.7g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
2.4g

Reference example for the named food and preparation, per 100 g edible portion. This is not a universal value for every recipe or brand; packaged products should be compared with their own label. CoFID 2021 food code 16-185. Carbohydrate follows the dataset’s available-carbohydrate convention. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/.

Portions & preparation

Establish the species called jackfish before selecting reference data, because the name covers multiple predatory fish. Match the edible portion—whole fish, fillet, or flesh after cooking—and preparation such as frying, grilling, baking, or stewing, including any retained skin, bones, oil, or sauce.

Compare the right form: Reference the confirmed jackfish species and edible cooked portion, distinguishing raw, whole, filleted, fried, grilled, baked, or stewed forms.

Diet considerations

Jackfish is an animal-derived fish when that identification is confirmed. Compatibility changes with batter, breading, marinades, dairy, or sauces, and with frying oil. Plain fish differs from prepared dishes containing cereal ingredients or animal additions. Species and local naming should be verified before applying dietary guidance.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

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

AI-generated illustration for visual context. It does not identify a particular product or establish allergen content.

Sources & review

Nutrition reference: UK Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset (CoFID), 2021 — Jackfish, 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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