Caught locally
Yellowtail
Also called Cape yellowtail, Giant yellowtail, Seriola lalandi
The Cape's favourite game fish — rich, meaty and made for the braai.
Taste
Rich, clean and slightly sweet
Texture
Firm, meaty flakes
Oiliness
Where it's caught
Cape Point and False Bay. Approximate fishing grounds.
What's in it
USDA SR Legacy; values vary with season and preparation.
Calories
146 kcal
611 kJ
Protein
23 g
Fat
5 g
Carbs
0 g
Omega-3Not reported
Saturated fat1 g
Cholesterol55 mg
All fats, oils and amino acids
Fats & fatty acids
Total fat5 g
Saturated1 g
Monounsaturated2 g
Polyunsaturated1 g
Cholesterol55 mg
Omega-3, reported sumNot reported
EPANot reported
DHANot reported
ALANot reported
Omega-6, reported sumNot reported
Omega-9 (oleic)Not reported
Omega-6:3 ratio: Not reported
Essential amino acids
Leucine, BCAA2 g
Isoleucine, BCAA1 g
Valine, BCAA1 g
Lysine2 g
Methionine1 g
Phenylalanine1 g
Threonine1 g
Tryptophan0 g
Histidine1 g
Vitamins and minerals (% of daily need)
Vitamins
B121 µg (52%)
DNot reported
B60 mg (11%)
Niacin (B3)7 mg (43%)
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg (3%)
Thiamine (B1)0 mg (13%)
A29 µg (4%)
ENot reported
Minerals
Sodium39 mg
Potassium420 mg (21%)
Selenium37 µg (66%)
Phosphorus157 mg (22%)
Magnesium30 mg (8%)
IodineNot reported
Zinc1 mg (5%)
Iron0 mg (3%)
Calcium23 mg (3%)
%NRV: EU adult nutrient reference values. “Not reported” means the source has no verified value, not zero. Portions refer to edible weight in the selected state.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, raw, FDC 175163Cook it tonight
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