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Gefilte fish
Calories & nutrition facts
commercial, sweet recipe
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 84 kcal —
- Protein 9.1 g 18%
- Carbohydrate 7.4 g 3%
- Fat 1.7 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 524 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 27 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0.8 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.07 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 1 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.2 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 5%
- Folate (B9) 3 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 0.84 µg 35%
Minerals
- Calcium 23 mg 2%
- Iron 2.5 mg 14%
- Magnesium 9 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 73 mg 6%
- Potassium 91 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.82 mg 7%
- Copper 0.2 mg 22%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 10.5 µg 19%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 84 | 9.1 g | 7.4 g | 1.7 g |
| 1 × piece | 42 g | 35 | 3.8 g | 3.1 g | 0.7 g |
| 2 × piece | 84 g | 71 | 7.6 g | 6.2 g | 1.5 g |
| ½ × piece | 21 g | 18 | 1.9 g | 1.6 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × piece | 126 g | 106 | 11 g | 9.3 g | 2.2 g |
| 4 × piece | 168 g | 141 | 15 g | 12 g | 2.9 g |
Questions about Gefilte fish
What is gefilte fish made from?
It is a Jewish dish of finely ground fish, commonly carp, pike or whitefish, mixed with ingredients such as onion, egg and matzo meal. The mixture is shaped into balls or a loaf and usually poached.
How do you cook homemade gefilte fish?
Shape the fish mixture into balls and gently poach them in simmering fish stock with onion and carrot for about 45 minutes, until cooked through. Keep the liquid at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil so the pieces hold together.
Can you heat ready-made gefilte fish?
Yes. Lift the pieces from their jelly or cooking liquid and warm them gently in a covered pan with a little stock; avoid boiling, which can break them apart. It is also commonly served cold.
What do you serve with gefilte fish?
Serve it cold with a spoonful of sharp horseradish, often called chrain, and a slice of carrot from the cooking liquid. It is a familiar starter at Jewish holiday meals, including Passover.
How should you store gefilte fish after opening?
Keep it covered in the fridge, preferably in its cooking liquid or jelly, and use it within three days. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
Can you freeze gefilte fish?
You can freeze cooked gefilte fish in an airtight container, ideally with some of its liquid to protect it from drying out. Thaw it overnight in the fridge; the texture may be softer after freezing.
Why is it called gefilte fish?
Gefilte means “stuffed” in Yiddish: the dish was traditionally made by stuffing seasoned, ground fish back into the fish skin. Today it is more often shaped into individual portions or a loaf.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171961 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
