Head

Fish

Head

Cod head is traditional soup and grill material—cheeks, collar meat, and collagen on a bony frame. Portuguese, Spanish, and Nordic cookbooks still feature head-based dishes. Simmer for soup or split and roast with garlic and olive oil. Pick meat carefully; yield is modest but flavour is deep.

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Unit

Cuts & parts

Characteristics

Preparations

RoastedSimmeredStock

Traits

CollagenFull FlavourStock WorthyTraditional

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 84.9

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 1.86 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.38 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0.76 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.72 g
  • Cholesterol 57.9 mg
  • Sodium 82 mg
  • Salt 0.19 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 17 g
  • Water 73.2 g
Detailed nutrients

Heads mix lean meat, collagen, and small fat deposits—great for stock more than pure macros.

History

Cod heads were everyday soup stock in North Atlantic fishing cultures.

Salt-cod trade left heads for local head soups while bodies were exported.

Heritage recipes and chef programmes restored cod head to restaurant menus.

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