Fish
Skin
Mahi-mahi skin is tough and usually removed before service—it does not crisp into a delicate crackling like salmon skin and can chew rubbery. Some whole-fish grills leave skin on for protection then peel at the table. Scales are large relative to many reef fish. For fillets, skin off is the default. Save skins only if a stock needs bulk—not a prized 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 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat 2.87 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.07 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6 g
- Cholesterol 74 mg
- Sodium 75.4 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 14.2 g
- Water 72.3 g
- Energy 188 kcal
- Water 72.3 g
- Protein 14.2 g
- Fat 14.5 g
- Saturated Fat 2.87 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 6.07 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 5.6 g
- Omega-3 2.23 g
- Vitamins 44.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.71 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.82 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.4 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 13.7 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.7 µg
- Vitamin E 0.67 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
- Minerals 393 mg
- Major Minerals 391 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 74 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.12 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.71 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.82 · vitamin-b6: 0.46 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.4 · vitamin-b9-folate: 13.7 · vitamin-d: 1.7 · vitamin-e: 0.67 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·
Minerals
Skin carries subcutaneous fat and collagen; crisping concentrates calories.
History
Processors skinned mahi fillets for retail convenience.
Skinless steaks dominated restaurant specs.