Halibut, grilled, weighed with bones and skin

Halibut is a white fish, and these figures describe grilled halibut weighed with its bones and skin. It mainly provides protein, with 20g per 100g, alongside 1.7g of fat and 400 kJ of energy. It also contains vitamins and minerals, including 37µg of iodine per 100g. The weight used for these figures therefore includes more than the fish flesh alone.

Protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues, while iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones, which help regulate metabolism. The fish contains little saturated fat, although added butter, oil or sauces can change the fat and energy content of a meal. Salt added during cooking or at the table also changes its salt content. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.