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Nile perch

Nile perch is a freshwater fish with pale flesh, commonly sold as fillets or larger cuts and cooked by frying, grilling, baking or other methods.

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About Nile perch

Nile perch is a freshwater fish eaten as food, especially in regions where it is caught or farmed. It has pale flesh and is commonly sold as fillets or larger cuts; texture and flavour vary with size, handling and preparation. The name identifies the fish, not a particular cut or cooked dish.

The flesh can be fried, grilled, baked or otherwise cooked, and is also sold frozen. Whole fish, skin-on or skinless fillets and other cuts differ in edible yield and may be handled differently. Freshness, storage and cooking method influence the texture of the cooked fish.

Ingredient type
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English

Nile perch

English

Perche du Nil, crue

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Nile perch nutrition & diet

Nile perch nutritional value

Reference: Nile perch, fresh water, fillet, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
83kcal
Protein
19.9g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
0.4g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Compare the same edible portion and state, such as raw fillet with raw fillet or cooked flesh with cooked flesh. Skin, bones, freezing and cooking affect the measured portion and composition.

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.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Ethiopian Food Composition Table 2025 — 090006 ↗. 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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