Fish
Head
Parrotfish head makes a mineral-rich base for island fish teas and soups. Eyes and cheek bits are prized by some diners. Simmer with herbs and peppers; strain for a clear broth or serve whole heads in the bowl per local custom.
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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 4.32 g
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.97 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2.05 g
- Cholesterol 56.7 mg
- Sodium 76.5 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 17.9 g
- Water 69.3 g
- Energy 112 kcal
- Water 69.3 g
- Protein 17.9 g
- Fat 4.32 g
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.97 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2.05 g
- Omega-3 0.82 g
- Vitamins 43.4 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.53 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.79 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 13.1 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.64 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 446 mg
- Major Minerals 444 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Cholesterol 56.7 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.12 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.53 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.79 · vitamin-b6: 0.44 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 13.1 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.64 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Heads mix lean meat, collagen, and small fat deposits—great for stock more than pure macros.
History
Caribbean fish tea traditions used parrotfish heads for body and flavour.
Nose-to-tail chefs plated grilled parrotfish collars when breaking down whole fish.