Fish
Cheek
Mackerel cheeks are small round muscles from the head—tender, sweet, and scarce. They cook like tiny medallions and are a cook's treat when breaking down whole fish. Sear briefly in butter or oil, or poach in light broth. Minutes of heat are enough; longer turns them tough. Season lightly and serve as a starter or garnish.
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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 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.53 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 6.97 g
- Cholesterol 53.1 mg
- Sodium 75.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 18.2 g
- Water 68.5 g
- Energy 169 kcal
- Water 68.5 g
- Protein 18.2 g
- Fat 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.53 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 6.97 g
- Omega-3 2.44 g
- Vitamins 51 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.95 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.68 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.39 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.9 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 11.4 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 11.3 µg
- Vitamin E 1.39 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 303 mg
- Major Minerals 301 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 53.1 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.1 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.15 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.95 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.68 · vitamin-b6: 0.39 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.9 · vitamin-b9-folate: 11.4 · vitamin-d: 11.3 · vitamin-e: 1.39 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Cheek of Mackerel: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Fishmongers kept cheeks as a private delicacy.
Chefs plated oily-fish cheeks as premium bites.