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Fish protein, crispy panko coating
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
4 piece (medium) of Fishballs with Panko (80 g) has 148 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.2 g of carbs, 10.8 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.7 µg of B12 covers 30% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 4 piece (medium) · 80 g
148
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
12.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
10.8g
· 22% DV
Fat
5.8g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 30% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.8 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.44 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 304 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 4 piece (medium) | 80 g | 148 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 40 g | 74 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 6 piece (large) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 8 piece (extra large) | 160 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Fishballs with panko are made from fish shaped into small balls, usually with a binder such as egg, then coated in Japanese-style panko crumbs. Recipes may add herbs, aromatics, or seasonings, so check the preparation if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
Cook fishballs with panko by frying, baking, or air-frying them until the coating is crisp and the fish in the center is fully cooked. Avoid crowding the pan or tray; space helps the coating brown rather than steam.
Mild, firm white fish such as cod, pollock, or haddock works well in fishballs with panko because it is easy to shape and has a gentle flavor. Drain the fish thoroughly before mixing so the balls hold together.
Fishballs with panko usually fall apart when the fish mixture is too wet, lacks enough binder, or is handled before its surface has set. Drain the fish, chill the shaped balls briefly, and wait until one side browns before turning them.
Yes, you can bake fishballs with panko instead of frying them. Arrange them with space on a lightly oiled tray and turn them during cooking for more even browning; the crust may be less uniformly crisp than a fried coating.
Yes, fishballs with panko work well in an air fryer. Lightly oil the crumb coating and leave room around each ball so hot air can circulate. Turn them partway through cooking and check that the centers are fully cooked.
Panko flakes are larger and airier than most ordinary breadcrumbs, giving fishballs with panko a lighter, crunchier crust. Fine breadcrumbs make a denser coating. Either can work, but replacing panko changes the texture rather than the fish mixture.
Tartar sauce, lemony mayonnaise, or a simple yogurt-and-herb dip all pair well with fishballs with panko. For a sharper contrast, serve them with lemon wedges; avoid a very heavy sauce if you want the crisp coating to stand out.
Yes, fishballs with panko can be frozen, either before or after cooking. Freeze uncooked balls separately first so they do not stick together, then transfer them to a sealed container. Thaw them in the refrigerator before cooking or reheating.
Store leftover fishballs with panko in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them promptly. Reheat them in an oven or air fryer to bring back some crispness; microwaving warms them but usually softens the panko coating.
Vitamins
B12
0.72µg · 30% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Sodium
304mg · 13% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Fishballs with panko are small portions of seasoned fish shaped into balls and coated in panko, the light, coarse Japanese-style breadcrumbs that crisp up when cooked. The contrast is the appeal: a crunchy outside around a tender, mild-tasting centre. The dish brings together familiar fish preparations and a Japanese-inspired coating.
Serve them hot with lemon, a dipping sauce or a crisp salad; they work as a snack, starter or part of a main meal. They provide fish protein, with 13.5 g per 100 g. For a lighter plate, bake or air-fry them and pair with vegetables rather than adding another fried side.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.44g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.