Proximate Analysis of Scomberomorus sierra
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

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 Remark
 An excellent fish. The meat has delicate flavor and fine texture with a small flake. The brownish color of the raw meat whitens when cooked. Excellent for ceviche and for smoking; also used for frying, broiling and baking.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
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 Meat/Fillet
75.5
20
3
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 Viscera
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 Head/bone/fins
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 Waste/offal
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 Comment
 Based on 100 g edible weight; contains 107 kcal.
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