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Red snapper, flesh only, fried in sunflower oil

Red snapper is a fish, and these figures describe its flesh only, shallow fried in sunflower oil. It mainly provides protein, with 25g per 100g, alongside 3.1g of fat, including 0.7g of saturated fat. It also supplies vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D at 3µg per 100g.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and maintain bones and muscles. The fat content shown includes the oil used in cooking and may differ with other preparation methods. For people monitoring salt intake, added salt and accompanying sauces also need to be considered. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

126 kcal

Energy

531 kJ

Fat

3.1g

of which saturates

0.7g

Carbohydrate

0g

of which sugars

0g

Protein

25g

Salt

0.3g

Water

71g

Cholesterol

46mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

4µg

Vitamin D

3µg

Vitamin C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

0.08mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.08mg

Niacin (B3)

6.6mg

Vitamin B6

0.46mg

Vitamin B12

2µg

Calcium

53mg

Iron

0.4mg

Magnesium

35mg

Phosphorus

270mg

Potassium

460mg

Sodium

120mg

Zinc

0.4mg

Copper

0.03mg

Selenium

36µg

Iodine

65µg

Other types of red snapper

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Red snapper, flesh only, fried in sunflower oil, weighed with bones and skin

64 kcal

13g

1.6g

–

Red snapper, flesh only, fried in blended oil, weighed with bones and skin

126 kcal

25g

3.1g

–

Red snapper, flesh only, fried in blended oil, weighed with bones and skin

64 kcal

13g

1.6g

–

Red snapper, flesh only, raw

90 kcal

20g

1.3g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (10 whole fish, shallow fried for 7 minutes per side). "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