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Small whole horse mackerel lie side by side on a plate, their slender bodies covered in a thin, crisp golden cornflour crust with patches of silvery skin still visible.
💪High Protein

Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) Calories

Omega-3 source, protein, fried with cornflour

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

210kcal

GI

55medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

270mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) (80 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.8 g of carbs, 14 g of protein, 9.2 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 2.2 µg of B12 covers 90% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g

168

KCAL / 80G

Carbs

8.8g

· 3% DV

Protein

14g

· 28% DV

Fat

9.2g

· 12% DV

Fiber

0.6g

· 2% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 20% · Protein 32% · Fat 48%

Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (80 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories168 kcal
Total fat9.2 g12%
Saturated fat2 g10%
Trans fat0.02 g
Sodium96 mg4%
Total carbohydrate8.8 g3%
Fiber0.6 g2%
Protein14 g28%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Fried horse mackerel (cornflour)?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)80 g168 kcal
1 piece (extra small)40 g84 kcal
1 piece (small)60 g126 kcal
100 g100 g210 kcal
1 piece (large)120 g252 kcal
1 serving (medium)150 g315 kcal
3 piece (jumbo)240 g504 kcal
1 serving (large)250 g525 kcal
1 pack (jumbo)400 g840 kcal

Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fried horse mackerel (cornflour)

How do you make fried horse mackerel with cornflour crispy?

For crisp fried horse mackerel with cornflour, pat the cleaned fish thoroughly dry, coat it lightly, and shake off excess flour. Fry in hot oil without crowding the pan, turning only once the first side is browned and firm.

Does fried horse mackerel with cornflour have many bones?

Yes, fried horse mackerel with cornflour contains fine bones, especially when the fish is cooked whole. Eat it carefully and remove the bones as you go; check the flesh thoroughly before serving it to children.

Do you need to gut horse mackerel for fried horse mackerel with cornflour?

Yes, gut the horse mackerel before making fried horse mackerel with cornflour. Rinse it briefly, then dry it very well so the coating sticks and the hot oil is less likely to splatter; leaving the head on is optional.

Is horse mackerel the same as mackerel in fried horse mackerel with cornflour?

No, horse mackerel and mackerel are different fish, although both belong to the jack and mackerel family. Fried horse mackerel with cornflour is made with the smaller, leaner horse mackerel, often cooked whole.

Can you use cornmeal instead of cornflour for fried horse mackerel?

Yes, finely ground cornmeal works for fried horse mackerel with cornflour and gives the fish a crisp coating. Use cornmeal rather than cornstarch: in some English-speaking countries, “cornflour” means cornstarch, which does not give the same traditional coating.

What do you serve with fried horse mackerel with cornflour?

Fried horse mackerel with cornflour goes well with lemon, a fresh salad, and sliced onion. Bread or potatoes make it a more filling meal, while a simple salad balances the richness of the fried coating.

How do you stop the coating falling off fried horse mackerel with cornflour?

To keep the coating on fried horse mackerel with cornflour, dry the fish well and dust it just before frying. Shake off loose flour, avoid overcrowding the pan, and leave each piece undisturbed until its coating has set.

Can fried horse mackerel with cornflour be cooked in an air fryer?

Yes, you can make fried horse mackerel with cornflour in an air fryer, though the coating may be less crisp than pan-fried fish. Arrange the coated fish in one layer, brush or spray lightly with oil, and cook until browned and cooked through.

How should you store and reheat fried horse mackerel with cornflour?

Refrigerate leftover fried horse mackerel with cornflour promptly in a covered container and eat it soon. Reheat it in an oven or skillet to help the coating regain some crispness; a microwave tends to make the crust soft.

Is fried horse mackerel with cornflour good for you?

Fried horse mackerel with cornflour provides protein and omega-3 fats, while frying adds oil to the meal. Pair it with vegetables or salad for balance, and choose a less-oily cooking method if you want a lighter version.

Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.16µg · 90% DV

B6

0.2mg · 12% DV

B3

1.68mg · 11% DV

Vitamin D

1.68µg · 8% DV

Minerals

Selenium

27µg · 49% DV

Phosphorus

148mg · 21% DV

Iodine

19µg · 13% DV

Potassium ⭐

216mg · 6% DV

Sodium

96mg · 4% DV

Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

55
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

4.8
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Fried horse mackerel (cornflour)

To burn the 168 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):

🚶

42min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

17min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

23min

Cycling

🏊

20min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Fried horse mackerel (cornflour)?

Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) is a Turkish-style dish made by coating small horse mackerel in cornflour and frying it in a pan. The coating turns crisp while the fish stays tender, with a savoury, slightly rich flavour. It is common in Turkish coastal cooking and is straightforward to make at home.

Serve it hot with lemon, salad or greens and bread; it works as a main dish or as part of a spread of small plates. The fish contributes protein and omega-3 fats, while frying adds fat to the meal. For a lighter result, use just enough oil to cook the fish and drain it briefly on kitchen paper before serving.

How Nutritious Is Fried horse mackerel (cornflour)?

Nutrient density

High

65/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

49/ 100

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.

Is Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) Processed?

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.

Does Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish yes
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) Good For?

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

Fried horse mackerel (cornflour) Fat Profile

SATURATED

2g

MONOUNSATURATED

3.36g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.68g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 0.1:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.