1 piece (medium) of Red Mullet (Fried) (120 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 5 g of carbs, 22.2 g of protein, 12.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.6 µg of B12 covers 110% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Red Mullet (Fried) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

185

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

4.2g

· 2% DV

Protein

18.5g

· 37% DV

Fat

10.2g

· 13% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 9% · Protein 41% · Fat 50%

Red Mullet (Fried) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.2µg · 92% DV

2.7mg · 17% DV

Vitamin D

3.2µg · 16% DV

0.7mg · 14% DV

Minerals

Selenium

32µg · 58% DV

Phosphorus

210mg · 30% DV

Iodine

25µg · 17% DV

Potassium ⭐

330mg · 10% DV

How Nutritious Is Red Mullet (Fried)?

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.

Red Mullet (Fried) 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 Red Mullet (Fried)

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 Red Mullet (Fried) 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 Red Mullet (Fried) 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 Red Mullet (Fried) 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

Red Mullet (Fried) Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.1g

MONOUNSATURATED

4.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.2g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 0.2:1

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

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110 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Mullet (Fried)

How many calories are in fried red mullet?

Fried red mullet contains 185 calories per 100 g. That serving also provides 18.5 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat, and 4.2 g of carbohydrates.

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

Fried red mullet has a glycemic index of 0 and contains 4.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. It is suitable for omnivore, pescatarian, Mediterranean, and flexitarian diets, but contains fish allergen.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026