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Mene with Pepper: Grilled mene fish served with bell pepper.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Mene with Pepper (120 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.6 g of carbs, 22.2 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 1.7 µg of B12 covers 70% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 10 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
144
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
2.6g
· 1% DV
Protein
22.2g
· 44% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 7% · Protein 62% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.32 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.6 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% |
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) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 96 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 288 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Mene with pepper is a grilled fish dish made with mene fish and bell pepper. The pepper adds a sweet, mild flavor, and the dish can be served as a main course with simple sides.
Cook mene with pepper by grilling the fish and bell pepper together. Cut the pepper into pieces that will cook evenly, and turn the fish gently so it stays intact while grilling.
Bell pepper goes in mene with pepper, rather than hot chili. Red, yellow, or green bell pepper can all work; choose the color you like and cut it into pieces for grilling.
Yes, you can make mene with pepper in a skillet if you do not have a grill. Use moderate heat and turn the fish carefully, since mene can break apart if handled roughly.
Serve mene with pepper with lemon, a green salad, or grilled vegetables for a light meal. Rice or crusty bread also makes a good accompaniment when you want something more filling.
To keep mene with pepper from sticking, start with clean, hot grill grates and lightly oil the grates or the food. Let the fish release naturally before turning instead of pulling it off too soon.
Yes, frozen mene fish can be used for mene with pepper. Thaw it in the refrigerator first and pat it dry before grilling so excess moisture does not interfere with browning.
Cooked mene with pepper keeps for about three to four days in the refrigerator when promptly chilled and stored in a covered container. Discard it if it has been left at room temperature for too long.
Yes, you can eat mene with pepper cold if it was promptly refrigerated after cooking and kept chilled. Flake the fish into a salad or serve it with lemon for an easy leftover meal.
Reheat mene with pepper gently in a covered skillet over low heat, adding a small splash of water if needed. Warm it just until hot throughout; prolonged heating can make grilled fish dry.
Vitamins
B12
1.68µg · 70% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
Vitamin D
3.84µg · 19% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
216mg · 31% DV
Iodine
22µg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
384mg · 11% DV
Sodium
82mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 144 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 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.
Mene with Pepper is grilled mene fish served with bell pepper. Grilling brings out the fish’s savoury flavour, while the pepper adds a mild sweetness and freshness. There is no further information here about the fish’s exact species or a particular regional origin, so it is best understood simply as a grilled fish dish with pepper.
Serve it hot with lemon and a crisp salad; bread or potatoes can make it a more substantial meal. It is protein-rich and relatively low in carbohydrate, with 18.5 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, pair it with vegetables rather than a large starchy side.
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.
High
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.