Broiled Spanish Mackerel⏱ 17 min total

Broiled Spanish Mackerel

Per 1 serving · 126 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
244
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    17g
    27% of calories
  • Carbs
    3g
    5% of calories
  • Fat
    19g
    68% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Broiled Spanish Mackerel (126 g) has 244 calories, with 17 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (34% DV), Vitamin C (25% DV) and Vitamin D (41% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
194cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.9g
Net carbs
2g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.4g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein34%
  • Vitamin C25%
  • Vitamin D41%
  • Vitamin B628%
  • Vitamin B1285%
  • Phosphorus26%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E17%
  • Thiamine10%
  • Riboflavin (B2)12%
  • Niacin13%
  • Pantothenic acid14%
  • Copper14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol22%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 7 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven's broiler to high and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. 2

    Rub both sides of each mackerel fillet with olive oil and place with the skin side down into the prepared baking dish. Season each fillet with the paprika, salt, and pepper. Top each fillet with two lemon slices.

  3. 3

    Bake the fillets under the broiler until the fish just begins to flake, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (126 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A40 μg
4%
Vitamin C22 mg
25%
Vitamin D6 μg
41%
Vitamin E3 mg
17%
Vitamin K8 μg
7%
Thiamine0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
12%
Niacin2 mg
13%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
28%
Folate (B9)1 μg
0%
Vitamin B122 μg
85%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%
Choline43 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium27 mg
3%
Iron1 mg
9%
Potassium425 mg
9%
Magnesium32 mg
8%
Phosphorus179 mg
26%
Zinc0.5 mg
4%
Copper0.1 mg
14%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium31 μg
56%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene2 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene69 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0.1 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.3 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats11 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol33 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 31 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D36 μg—

Burning 244 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 46min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 29min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 20min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 34min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Broiled Spanish Mackerel?

One serving of Broiled Spanish Mackerel (1 serving) has 244 calories, which works out to 194 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Broiled Spanish Mackerel high in protein?

It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (34% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 27% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Broiled Spanish Mackerel keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 5% of calories.

How much sodium is in Broiled Spanish Mackerel?

90 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Broiled Spanish Mackerel?

0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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