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Pearl Spot Fish

Pearl spot fish is a freshwater fish commonly fried, grilled, steamed, or used in curries.

Pearl Spot Fish — illustrative ingredient image

About Pearl Spot Fish

Pearl spot fish is a small-bodied freshwater or brackish-water fish sold whole, in pieces, or as fillets. It is commonly fried, grilled, steamed, or cooked in spiced curries, with the exact preparation depending on the cut and local practice.

The flesh is generally pale and mild, with a moist, moderately firm texture that varies with size and handling. Whole preparations may retain the head, bones, and skin, while fillets provide boneless edible flesh and a different eating experience.

The fish has silvery to dark skin and distinctive spotting when the skin is retained. It is sold whole, in pieces, or as fillets; frying and grilling can firm or crisp the exterior, while steaming and curry cooking keep the flesh more moist and alter its appearance.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for pearl spot fish

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English

Pearl Spot Fish

English

pearlspot

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Pearl Spot Fish nutrition & diet

Pearl Spot Fish nutritional value

Reference: Karimeen

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

Calories
92.3kcal
Protein
19.7g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
1.4g

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

Portions & preparation

Establish the fish’s accepted species identity, local name, and edible portion before choosing a reference, because “pearl spot” can identify different regional fish. Match raw, whole, filleted, steamed, grilled, fried, or curried form. Bones, skin, batter, oil, and sauce materially change the prepared portion.

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Diet considerations

Pearl spot fish is animal-derived, but the species identity must be confirmed locally. Plain fish differs from versions cooked with dairy, coconut, animal fat, batter, cereal coatings, or curry sauces. Diet compatibility depends on the exact species, preparation, accompanying ingredients, and whether bones or inedible parts remain.

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: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 — P026 ↗. 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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