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Omega-3 source, protein, fried with cornflour
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
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.
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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.2 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.8 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 40 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 3 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 504 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 525 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 400 g | 840 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 168 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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.
High
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
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.