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White fish

White fish refers to mild, pale-fleshed fish commonly baked, fried, poached, or used in soups and other savory dishes.

White fish — illustrative ingredient image

About White fish

White fish is a culinary descriptor for fish whose flesh is pale when prepared, rather than a single species. It generally refers to mild-tasting fish portions used in baked, fried, poached, steamed, grilled, or simmered dishes, including soups and other savory preparations.

Flavor and texture vary considerably because the descriptor covers different species and products. Flesh may be delicate and flaky or denser and firmer, while appearance and eating quality change with the species, cut, freshness, skin, bones, and fat content.

White fish may be sold as whole fish, fillets, steaks, fresh portions, or frozen portions. Cooking can make the flesh opaque and alter its firmness and flakiness, while the particular cut and whether skin or bones remain affect preparation and serving.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Main dishes

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Snacks

Soups

Salads

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

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Local names for white fish

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

White fish

English

Cooked marine white fish without skin

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English

Poisson blanc, cuit (aliment moyen)

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English

white fish fillets

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English

white fish flesh

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English

White fish, dried, salted

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White fish nutrition & diet

White fish nutritional value

Fish, white, mixed species, NFS

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

Calories
143kcal
Protein
22.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
5.8g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

Portions & preparation

“White fish” is a culinary category, not one species, so identify the fish and edible portion before using a reference. Record raw or cooked state, skin and bones, and preparation method. Batter, breading, oil, sauces, and mixed dishes should not be assigned to plain fish.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to the confirmed species, raw or cooked state, boneless edible flesh, skin status, and preparation method.

Diet considerations

This is animal-derived seafood, but species and habitat are unspecified. Compatibility changes with batter, breading, dairy sauces, marinades, and other animal or cereal ingredients. Plain fish differs from fried or mixed preparations, and portion size matters when considering its role in a carbohydrate-patterned meal.

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: USDA FoodData Central — Fish, white, mixed species, NFS ↗. 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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