King Mackerel · Scomberomorus cavalla
Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 51/100
How many beneficial nutrients Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
18% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 18%2.6 g per serving
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Protein 82%26.0 g per serving
What Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 51.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 105.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 310.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 50.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 151.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 398.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 156.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 273.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 51.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 174.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 227.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 26.0 g | |
| Histidine | 765.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 1,198.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 2,113.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 2,388.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 770.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1,015.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1,140.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 291.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,340.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,572.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,556.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,662.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 279.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,881.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 1,248.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 919.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,061.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 878.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 252.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.6 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 9.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 1.0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 40.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 41.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 318.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 558.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 203.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 46.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 68.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.6 g | — |
About Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat
King mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla), often called kingfish, is a large, fast-swimming game fish found in the warm waters of the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. An oily fish, it has dark, rich, full-flavored meat that firms up when cooked and stands up to bold seasoning and the grill or smoker. Like other oily fish, king mackerel is high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids along with quality protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium.
A favorite of Gulf and Southern cooks, it is grilled into steaks, smoked into rich fish dip, blackened, or broiled, with acidic flavors like lemon and tomato balancing its richness. Because it is a large, long-lived predator, king mackerel can be higher in mercury, so it is best enjoyed in moderation. Choose fish with firm flesh and a clean, briny smell, and cook or chill it promptly, since oily fish is highly perishable.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat?
There are 134 calories in 100 g of Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat, or about 206 calories in 0.5 fillet (154 g).
How much protein is in Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat contains 26.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat?
Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat provides 2.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat a good source of?
Fish, mackerel, king, cooked, dry heat is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (750% DV), Selenium (85% DV), Niacin (B3) (65% DV), Protein (52% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (45% DV) and Vitamin B6 (30% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Iron, Potassium, Thiamin (B1) and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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