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High-protein oily fish with omega-3, fried in olive oil with cornmeal coating
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Horse mackerel, cornmeal-coated, fried in olive oil (150 g) has 368 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 10.6 g of carbs, 33.6 g of protein, 20.7 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 13.1 µg of B12 covers 544% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
368
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
10.6g
· 4% DV
Protein
33.6g
· 67% DV
Fat
20.7g
· 27% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 12% · Protein 37% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 368 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.7 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 3.75 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 368 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 55 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 196 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 140 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 539 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Pat the horse mackerel dry, season it, and coat it lightly with cornmeal. Fry in a single layer in preheated olive oil, turning once the first side is browned. Cook until the flesh is opaque and separates easily from the bone.
Horse mackerel has a savory, distinctly fishy flavor and a firmer texture than many mild white fish. The cornmeal adds a crisp, toasted crust, while olive oil gives the fried coating a fruity note; lemon balances the richness.
No, remove the main backbone and check for fine pin bones rather than eating them. Open the cooked fish along its back and lift out the backbone; take extra care when serving it to children, since small bones can remain.
No, cornmeal is optional, but it gives horse mackerel a crisp, lightly grainy crust. You can fry the fish without a coating; dry it thoroughly first so it browns rather than steams and is less likely to stick.
No. Horse mackerel is a different fish from the larger mackerels commonly sold as Atlantic or king mackerel. It is typically smaller, and its flesh has a distinct flavor and texture; cooking it with cornmeal and olive oil does not make it the same species.
It often falls apart when the fish is wet, the pan is not hot enough, or it is turned before the crust sets. Dry the fish well, heat the oil before adding it, leave space between pieces, and turn only after the underside has browned.
Yes, you can bake the cornmeal-coated horse mackerel, though the crust may be less crisp than pan-fried fish. Arrange the dry, coated fish in one layer on a lightly oiled tray and bake until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily.
Serve it with lemon and a fresh, acidic side such as a green salad, sliced onion, or vinegar-dressed slaw. Those sides cut through the fried coating, while potatoes or crusty bread make the meal more substantial.
Refrigerate leftover horse mackerel in a covered container once it has cooled; do not leave cooked fish sitting out. Eat it soon, and reheat it in an oven or skillet to help restore some crispness to the cornmeal coating.
Yes, cooked horse mackerel can be frozen, but the cornmeal crust may turn soft after thawing. Pack it airtight, thaw it in the refrigerator, and reheat it in an oven or skillet; do not refreeze fish that has already thawed.
Vitamins
B12
13.05µg · 544% DV
B3
10.35mg · 65% DV
Vitamin D
9.15µg · 46% DV
B6
0.63mg · 37% DV
Minerals
Selenium
57µg · 104% DV
Phosphorus
368mg · 53% DV
Iodine
51µg · 34% DV
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
548mg · 16% DV
Sodium
138mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 368 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Horse mackerel, cornmeal-coated, fried in olive oil is a familiar Turkish coastal preparation: cleaned fish are lightly coated in cornmeal and pan-fried. The coating turns crisp and golden, while the flesh stays tender with the savoury, slightly rich flavour of an oily fish.
It is usually served hot, with lemon and a simple salad or greens; bread makes it a more substantial meal. This is a protein-rich fish dish, with 22.4 g of protein per 100 g, alongside the added fat from frying. For a lighter plate, drain the fish well and pair it with plenty of salad.
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.