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Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw

Fish/Seafood Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Contains: 🐟 Fish 🦐 Shellfish

Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw is a seafood at 134 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin D, providing 12.0 µg (80% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. This seafood is a moderate protein source. Fish and shellfish are valued for their high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acid content. Many dietary guidelines recommend consuming seafood at least twice per week. Our database tracks 82 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

134
Calories
kcal
19.1
Protein
g
5.9
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin D
12.0 µg
80% DV
☀️
Vitamin B12
1.0 µg
42% DV
💎
Phosphorus
270 mg
39% DV

Data for 82 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR72.8g
2%
Calories SR134kcal
Energy (kJ) SR561kj
Protein SR19.1g
34%
Total Fat SR5.9g
Carbohydrate SR0g
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR1.1g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR26.0mg
3%
Iron SR0.37mg
5%
Magnesium SR33.0mg
8%
Phosphorus SR270mg
39%
Potassium SR317mg
9%
Sodium SR51.0mg
3%
Zinc SR0.99mg
9%
Copper SR0.07mg
8%
Manganese SR0.07mg
3%
Selenium SR12.6µg
23%
Vitamins 25
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR120µg
13%
Vitamin A (IU) SR36.0IU
Retinol SR36.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin D SR12.0µg
80%
Vitamin D (IU) SR478IU
Vitamin D3 SR12.0µg
Vitamin E SR0.20mg
1%
Vitamin K1 SR0.10µg
0%
Thiamin (B1) SR0.14mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.12mg
9%
Niacin (B3) SR3.0mg
19%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.75mg
15%
Vitamin B6 SR0.30mg
23%
Folate SR15.0µg
4%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR15.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR15.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR1.0µg
42%
Choline SR65.0mg
12%
Fatty Acids 7
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.91g
Monounsaturated Fat SR2.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR2.1g
Cholesterol SR60.0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0.32g
Omega-3 DPA SR0.16g
Omega-3 DHA SR0.94g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.11g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.60g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.20g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.27g
2%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.18g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.21g
Threonine SR0.84g
Isoleucine SR0.88g
Leucine SR1.6g
Lysine SR1.8g
Methionine SR0.56g
Cystine SR0.20g
Phenylalanine SR0.74g
Tyrosine SR0.64g
Valine SR0.98g
Arginine SR1.1g
Histidine SR0.56g
Alanine SR1.2g
Aspartic Acid SR2.0g
Glutamic Acid SR2.8g
Glycine SR0.92g
Proline SR0.68g
Serine SR0.78g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

48
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Dietary Fat + Vitamin A●●●

Vitamin A is fat-soluble and requires dietary fat for absorption. Adding fat to a meal significantly increases beta-carotene and retinol absorption.

Ribaya-Mercado et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2007

Dietary Fat + Vitamin D●●●

Vitamin D is fat-soluble. Co-consumption with dietary fat increases absorption by up to 50% compared to taking it on an empty stomach.

Dawson-Hughes et al., J Acad Nutr Diet, 2015

Vitamin D + Phosphorus●●

Vitamin D enhances intestinal phosphorus absorption and regulates phosphorus homeostasis via parathyroid hormone signalling.

Bergwitz & Jüppner, Annu Rev Med, 2010

Vitamin D + Magnesium●●

Magnesium is required for vitamin D metabolism — it is a cofactor for the enzymes that convert vitamin D to its active form (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D).

Uwitonze & Razzaque, J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2018

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Vitamin A vs Vitamin D●●

Very high vitamin A (retinol) intake may antagonise vitamin D function by competing for shared nuclear receptor pathways (RXR). The effect occurs mainly at pharmacological doses.

Johansson & Melhus, J Bone Miner Res, 2001

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

132
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
18
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.2111.2
Threonine0.8443.8
Isoleucine0.8846.1
Leucine1.681.2
Lysine1.891.8
Methionine0.5629.6
Cystine0.2010.7
Phenylalanine0.7439.0
Tyrosine0.6433.7
Valine0.9851.5
Arginine1.159.8
Histidine0.5629.4
Alanine1.260.5
Aspartic Acid2.0102.4
Glutamic Acid2.8149.2
Glycine0.9248.0
Proline0.6835.4
Serine0.7840.8

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

0.91g
Saturated
2.0g
Monounsaturated
2.1g
Polyunsaturated
5.2:1
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-3 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.32 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.94 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.16 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.27 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Lean Fish (<5% fat)” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

59
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 59
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Measured ●●● Clinically measured (Holt 1997, Bell 2014)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Fish (farmed)” category.

13.6
kg CO₂e / kg
High Impact
8.4
m² land / kg
Land Use
3,691
L water / kg
Water Use
176
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions13.6 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use8.4 m² / kg
Water Use3,691 L / kg
Eutrophication235 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification176 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Fish & Seafood

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Fish & Seafood” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Iceland
161
2.
Maldives
157
3.
Kiribati
146
4.
Japan
132
5.
Micronesia
118
6.
Tuvalu
113
7.
Samoa
108
8.
Micronesia (Federated States of)
101
9.
Antigua and Barbuda
97
10.
Barbados
95

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+62%
1961: 24 kcal2023: 39 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw?

Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw contains 134 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 19.1g of protein (57% of calories), 5.9g of fat (39%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw is Vitamin D, providing 12.0 µg per 100g (80% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B12 (42% DV). Our database tracks 82 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw high in protein?

Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw provides 19.1g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 57% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw?

Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw?

Fish, whitefish, mixed species, raw has a moderate insulin response (II: 59) (clinically measured) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.