Fish
Walleye
Walleye (Sander vitreus) is a North American freshwater perch relative with sweet, fine white flesh and large, easy flakes—often ranked among the best-eating inland fish. Eyes look glassy (hence the name); fillets are boneless after pin-bone removal and cook quickly. Closely related zander (Sander lucioperca) fills a similar role in Europe. Pan-fry in butter, beer-batter, bake, or shore-lunch over a fire. Mildness suits light seasoning—lemon, pepper, herbs. Most supply is recreational or regional commercial; freeze well if vacuum-packed. Cook just until opaque; the lean flesh dries if held. Not a high-mercury open-ocean predator, but follow local lake advisories where relevant.
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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 4.73 g
- Saturated Fat 1.03 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.96 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.86 g
- Cholesterol 59.3 mg
- Sodium 81.3 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 19 g
- Water 70.2 g
- Energy 131 kcal
- Water 70.2 g
- Protein 19 g
- Animal Protein 18 g
- Fat 4.73 g
- Saturated Fat 1.03 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.96 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.86 g
- Vitamins 49.8 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.45 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.77 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.9 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.63 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 518 mg
- Major Minerals 371 mg
- Trace Minerals 146 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 59.3 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 3 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.45 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.77 · vitamin-b6: 0.44 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.9 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.63 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 81.31 · Potassium: 245 · Calcium: 45 · Iron: 1 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 145 ·
Fish flesh is lean to oily depending on species; marine omega-3s rise in fatty fish.
History
Coastal and river fishing for walleye and related species supplied essential protein long before agriculture spread globally.
Salting, drying, smoking, and fermenting extended the shelf life of walleye and enabled long-distance trade.
Ice preservation and railway transport brought fresh walleye to inland cities beyond fishing ports.
Industrial freezing, aquaculture, and global logistics made walleye widely available in international markets.