Fish
John Dory
John Dory (Zeus faber) is a thin, deep-bodied marine fish with a dark “thumbprint” spot on each side, firm white fillets, and excellent fine-dining reputation despite low yield from the bony frame. Flesh is mild, slightly sweet, and holds as neat fillets or supremes; it suits pan-roasting, beurre blanc, and delicate steaming. Filleting is skilled work—there is more frame than meat—so whole fish often costs less per edible gram than the fillets suggest. Cook skin-on for moisture, rest briefly, and avoid overcooking. North-east Atlantic and Mediterranean landings feed European menus; similar Zeus species appear in southern waters.
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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 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.99 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g
- Cholesterol 54.4 mg
- Sodium 82.2 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 18.6 g
- Water 72 g
- Energy 119 kcal
- Water 72 g
- Protein 18.6 g
- Animal Protein 17.7 g
- Fat 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.99 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 g
- Vitamins 50 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.33 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.58 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.47 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 13.8 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 3.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.7 µg
- Vitamin E 0.68 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
- Minerals 542 mg
- Major Minerals 394 mg
- Trace Minerals 148 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.2 g
- Cholesterol 54.4 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 3.1 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.33 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.58 · vitamin-b6: 0.47 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 13.8 · vitamin-d: 1.7 · vitamin-e: 0.68 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 82.19 · Potassium: 246 · Calcium: 66 · Iron: 1.1 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 146 ·
Fish flesh is lean to oily depending on species; marine omega-3s rise in fatty fish.
History
Coastal and river fishing for john dory and related species supplied essential protein long before agriculture spread globally.
Salting, drying, smoking, and fermenting extended the shelf life of john dory and enabled long-distance trade.
Ice preservation and railway transport brought fresh john dory to inland cities beyond fishing ports.
Industrial freezing, aquaculture, and global logistics made john dory widely available in international markets.