Fish
Cheek
Cod cheeks are small, round, and famously tender—often compared to scallops in texture when cooked carefully. They are a byproduct of head processing and a treat when available fresh. Sear in butter until just firm, or poach in milk and herbs. Minutes of heat suffice; serve as a starter with lemon and capers or fold into a luxury fish pie.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 1.91 g
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.78 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.75 g
- Cholesterol 55.2 mg
- Sodium 78.5 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 19.4 g
- Water 71 g
- Energy 94.8 kcal
- Water 71 g
- Protein 19.4 g
- Fat 1.91 g
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.78 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.75 g
- Omega-3 0.3 g
- Vitamins 42.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.44 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.77 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.8 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.63 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 412 mg
- Major Minerals 411 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Cholesterol 55.2 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.44 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.77 · vitamin-b6: 0.44 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.8 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.63 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Cheek of Cod: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Cod cheeks were kept by fishers and plant workers who processed heads for export salt fish.
Portuguese and Spanish markets sold cod cheeks (carrilleras) as a prized small cut.
UK and Nordic restaurants featured pan-fried cod cheeks as a sustainable special.