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King mackerel

King mackerel is a firm, moist marine fish sold as fillets, steaks or portions for grilling, baking, broiling, pan-frying or smoking.

King mackerel — illustrative ingredient image

About King mackerel

King mackerel is a marine fish sold as fillets, steaks or portions, and is commonly grilled, baked, broiled or pan-fried. It may also be smoked. The name refers to a particular mackerel fish, not to all fish marketed simply as mackerel, so species identity and product form matter when comparing foods.

The flesh is pale to pinkish when raw and becomes opaque when cooked. It has a firm, moist texture and a pronounced savoury flavour. Fresh, frozen, cooked and smoked versions differ in moisture and preparation; fillets and steaks may also differ in the amount of skin and bone included.

Ingredient type
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English

king mackerel

English

kingfish

English

Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat

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King mackerel nutrition & diet

King mackerel nutritional value

Fish, mackerel, king, raw

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

Calories
105kcal
Protein
20.3g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
2.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Values depend on the edible cut and whether it is raw, cooked, smoked or prepared with added ingredients. Compare the same form and cooking state.

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, mackerel, king, 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.

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