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Battered fish
Calories & nutrition facts
fried
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 197 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 34%
- Carbohydrate 6 g 2%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 2.7 g 14%
- Fibre 0.2 g 1%
- Sugars 0.4 g —
- Sodium 99.5 mg 4%
- Cholesterol 53 mg 18%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 17.5 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0.73 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.58 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 0.76 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 1.4 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 2.2 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.34 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 16.9 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0.77 µg 32%
Minerals
- Calcium 31 mg 2%
- Iron 0.8 mg 4%
- Magnesium 31.1 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 200 mg 16%
- Potassium 379 mg 8%
- Zinc 0.54 mg 5%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.05 mg 2%
- Selenium 33.8 µg 61%
Similar foods
- Cod in batterfried, takeaway240 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded fish293 kcal / 100 g
- Battered haddockfried in dripping232 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded fish filletfried, delicatessens277 kcal / 100 g
- Fishbattered, deep-fried, independent shops301 kcal / 100 g
- Battered or breaded fried fish filletrestaurant, family style219 kcal / 100 g
- White fish filletin batter deep-fried in vegetable oil210 kcal / 100 g
- Cod filletfried120 kcal / 100 g
- Whitingcoated in batter, fried177 kcal / 100 g
- Fish filletfreshwater, breaded (white wheat flour, egg and breadcrumbs), fried (with soy oil), without salt250 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Battered fish
How do you reheat battered fish without making the coating soggy?
Use an oven or air fryer rather than a microwave. Heat at 180 °C for about 8–12 minutes, turning once, until piping hot in the centre; give thicker pieces a little longer.
Can you cook frozen battered fish in an air fryer?
Yes: cook it straight from frozen in a single layer at 200 °C, usually for 12–18 minutes, turning halfway. Follow the pack’s timing if available, and make sure the centre is piping hot.
How should you store leftover battered fish?
Cool it promptly, refrigerate in a covered container and eat within two days. Reheat it only once until piping hot; don’t leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
What do you serve with battered fish besides chips?
Try mushy peas, tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon, or serve it with boiled new potatoes and greens. A soft roll with battered fish, lettuce and tartare sauce also makes a simple sandwich.
Can you use battered fish in fish tacos?
Yes. Break the hot fish into chunks and tuck it into warm tortillas with shredded cabbage, lime and a yoghurt or mayonnaise dressing. Add the fish just before serving so the batter stays crisp.
Is battered fish the same as breaded fish?
No. Battered fish is coated in a liquid mixture, usually flour and water or beer, while breaded fish is coated in breadcrumbs. Per 100 g, breaded fish has 293 kcal and battered fish has 197 kcal.
Which has more fat, battered fish or battered chicken?
Battered chicken has more: 24.2 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 11 g in battered fish. The coating and cooking method can affect the amount in either food.
How much protein is in a portion of battered fish?
A 150 g portion provides 25 g of protein. The actual portion size depends on the piece, so weigh it if you need a precise amount.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6709 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
