Liver

Fish

Liver

Mackerel liver is soft, oily, and strongly flavoured—use only when the fish is pristine. Brief pan-sear or blend into sauces; bitterness means the liver is past its best. Optional on modern menus. Not a substitute for cod liver oil products; cook as fresh offal or omit.

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Characteristics

Preparations

FreshSauceSeared

Traits

OilySoftSpecialtyStrong

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 156

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.56 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.04 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 1.93 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 6.02 g
  • Cholesterol 223 mg
  • Sodium 82.5 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.5 g
  • Water 74 g
Detailed nutrients

Liver concentrates vitamins A and B12 and holds more cholesterol than skeletal muscle.

History

Oily-fish livers were eaten in some coastal traditions.

Cod-liver products overshadowed other fish livers commercially.

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