Fish
Haddock
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is a North Atlantic cod-family fish with finer flake, slightly sweeter flesh, and a distinctive black lateral line and “thumbprint” blotch. Fresh fillets are excellent for frying (classic fish and chips in parts of Britain), baking, and chowder; smoked haddock (often dyed or undyed Finnan-style) is a breakfast and kedgeree staple. Poach smoked pieces in milk for omelettes and pies; batter or breadcrumb fresh fillets for frying; keep cooking brief so the flake stays moist. Icelandic, Norwegian, and UK-adjacent fisheries dominate supply. Smaller than large cod loins, haddock portions suit single servings without heavy trimming.
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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 2.02 g
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.84 g
- Cholesterol 56.4 mg
- Sodium 73.8 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 19.3 g
- Water 74.2 g
- Energy 95.3 kcal
- Water 74.2 g
- Protein 19.3 g
- Animal Protein 18.3 g
- Fat 2.02 g
- Saturated Fat 0.38 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.84 g
- Vitamins 48.4 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.35 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.75 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.43 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.6 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 2.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.62 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 323 mg
- Major Minerals 266 mg
- Trace Minerals 57.5 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.2 g
- Cholesterol 56.4 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 2.1 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.35 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.75 · vitamin-b6: 0.43 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.6 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.62 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 73.79 · Potassium: 156 · Calcium: 36 · Iron: 1.1 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 56 ·
White fish are lean muscle with little intramuscular fat.
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History
Coastal and river fishing for haddock and related species supplied essential protein long before agriculture spread globally.
Salting, drying, smoking, and fermenting extended the shelf life of haddock and enabled long-distance trade.
Ice preservation and railway transport brought fresh haddock to inland cities beyond fishing ports.
Industrial freezing, aquaculture, and global logistics made haddock widely available in international markets.