Ocean pout

Ocean Pout · Zoarces americanus

Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

5%
102 kcal Calories
43%
21.3 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
2%
1.2 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 42/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fish, pout, ocean, 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, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Fish, pout, ocean, 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).

Selenium85% Protein43% Vitamin B1243% Phosphorus20% Niacin (B3)16% Vitamin B616% Zinc12% Potassium11%

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.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat1.2 g
2%
Saturated Fat0.4 g
2%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0 g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids41.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein21.3 g
43%
Histidine628.0 mg
Isoleucine983.0 mg
Leucine1,734.0 mg
Lysine1,959.0 mg
Methionine631.0 mg
Phenylalanine833.0 mg
Threonine935.0 mg
Tryptophan239.0 mg
Valine1,099.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)14.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D~
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
8%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin (B3)2.6 mg
16%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
16%
Folate (B9)8.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin B121.0 mcg
43%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.2 mg
3%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium13.0 mg
1%
Iron0.4 mg
2%
Magnesium17.0 mg
4%
Phosphorus256.0 mg
20%
Potassium513.0 mg
11%
Sodium78.0 mg
3%
Zinc1.3 mg
12%
Copper0.0 mg
5%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium46.8 mcg
85%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol67.0 mg
22%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.5 g

About Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat

The ocean pout (Zoarces americanus) is a long, eel-like fish of the cold Northwest Atlantic, found along the coasts of New England and eastern Canada. Despite its unusual looks it is a genuine food fish, with lean, firm, mild white flesh that flakes into large, sweet pieces and takes well to baking, broiling, frying, and chowders, much like other cold-water whitefish. It is a lean source of high-quality protein along with B vitamins and minerals, and it is low in fat.

The ocean pout has one especially interesting claim to fame in food science: it makes natural antifreeze proteins that let it survive in near-freezing water, and a gene based on those proteins has been used both to help develop faster-growing farmed salmon and to improve the smooth texture and storage of some commercial ice creams. On the plate, though, it is simply a modest, affordable catch best treated like cod or flounder.

Its firm flesh holds together nicely in the pan. Choose fresh fillets that smell clean and briny, keep them well chilled on ice, and cook them within a day or two of buying.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat?

There are 102 calories in 100 g of Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat, or about 140 calories in 0.5 fillet (137 g).

How much protein is in Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat contains 21.3 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat provides 1.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat a good source of?

Fish, pout, ocean, cooked, dry heat is an excellent source of Selenium (85% DV), Protein (43% DV), Vitamin B12 (43% DV) and Phosphorus (20% DV) and a good source of Niacin (B3), Vitamin B6, Zinc and Potassium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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