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Snakehead fish

Freshwater fish of the family Channidae, including species cooked as gabus in Indonesia.

Snakehead fish — illustrative ingredient image

About Snakehead fish

Snakehead fish refers to freshwater fish in the family Channidae, rather than one particular species. The fish are sold as whole fish or cuts, and their edible flesh is generally firm; flavour and texture vary with species, size, freshness and handling.

Snakehead is cooked in a range of regional cuisines, including Indonesian preparations. It may be prepared fresh or preserved, but the common name alone does not identify a species, cut or cooking method. Products labelled snakehead should therefore be distinguished by the particular fish and form when describing or comparing them.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Ingredient connections awaiting review · Coverage is still growing, including packaged snacks.

Name examples awaiting language review. Confirm the specific food or product.

Local names for snakehead fish

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

Indonesian

Ikan gabus

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Snakehead fish nutrition & diet

Snakehead fish nutritional value

Reference: Snakehead

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

Calories
119kcal
Protein
18.3g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
4.5g

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

Comparisons should specify the snakehead species, cut and state of preparation, since the common name covers multiple fish. Fresh, dried and cooked forms are not directly interchangeable.

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: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — J0415501 ↗. 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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