1 piece (medium) of Fried Red Mullet (90 g) has 167 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.9 g of carbs, 16.7 g of protein, 10.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.1 µg of B12 covers 86% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Fried Red Mullet Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

185

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

3.2g

· 1% DV

Protein

18.5g

· 37% DV

Fat

11.2g

· 14% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 39% · Fat 54%

Fried Red Mullet Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.3µg · 96% DV

Vitamin D

3.8µg · 19% DV

2.1mg · 13% DV

0.65mg · 13% DV

Minerals

Selenium

24µg · 44% DV

Phosphorus

215mg · 31% DV

Iodine

22µg · 15% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Fried Red Mullet?

Nutrient density

High

68/ 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.

Fried Red Mullet Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

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

How to Burn Off Fried Red Mullet

To burn the 185 calories in 100 g:

🚶

46min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

19min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

25min

Cycling

🏊

22min

Swimming

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

Is Fried Red Mullet 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 Red Mullet 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 Red Mullet 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 Red Mullet Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

4.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 0.1:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fried Red Mullet

How many calories are in fried red mullet?

Fried red mullet contains 185 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 18.5 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat, and 3.2 g of carbohydrates.

Is fried red mullet suitable for a low-carb diet?

Fried red mullet has 3.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and a glycemic index of 0. It contains fish, so it is not suitable for people with a fish allergy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026