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Ling is a white fish, and the figures here describe it raw. It mainly provides protein, with little fat and no carbohydrate. Per 100g, it contains 19g of protein, 0.7g of fat, 0.3g of salt and 35µg of selenium. It also provides vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12, phosphorus and potassium.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Selenium contributes to normal thyroid function and helps protect cells from damage, while vitamin B12 supports normal nerve function and red blood cell formation. Cooking methods and added ingredients can change the fat, salt and energy content of the finished dish. Full nutrient figures for raw ling are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

82 kcal

Energy

346 kJ

Fat

0.7g

Carbohydrate

0g

of which sugars

0g

Protein

19g

Salt

0.3g

Water

79g

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

Trace

Vitamin D

Trace

Vitamin E

0.3mg

Vitamin C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.11mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.08mg

Niacin (B3)

2.3mg

Vitamin B6

0.3mg

Vitamin B12

1µg

Calcium

25mg

Iron

0.7mg

Magnesium

62mg

Phosphorus

210mg

Potassium

350mg

Sodium

120mg

Zinc

0.4mg

Copper

0.02mg

Selenium

35µg

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Literature sources). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published