Fish
Roe
Mackerel roe includes firm hard roe sacs and soft milt when in season—rich, marine, and excellent fried, smoked, or lightly cured. Hard roe slices hold a pan; soft roe is creamy. Freshness must be impeccable. Classic with brown butter, lemon, and toast. Seasonal availability follows spawning runs.
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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 13.6 g
- Saturated Fat 3.41 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.09 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 6.12 g
- Cholesterol 281 mg
- Sodium 76 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 2.47 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 23.7 g
- Water 58.2 g
- Energy 227 kcal
- Water 58.2 g
- Carbohydrates 2.47 g
- Protein 23.7 g
- Fat 13.6 g
- Saturated Fat 3.41 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.09 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 6.12 g
- Omega-3 2.14 g
- Vitamins 47.7 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.54 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.61 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.2 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 10.1 µg
- Vitamin E 1.24 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
- Minerals 303 mg
- Major Minerals 302 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 281 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.54 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.61 · vitamin-b6: 0.35 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.2 · vitamin-d: 10.1 · vitamin-e: 1.24 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·
Minerals
Roe packs protein, cholesterol, and often long-chain omega-3s.
History
Mackerel roe was a seasonal delicacy in European fish cookery.
Fried soft roe remained a British café and home classic.