Red snapper, flesh only, raw

Red snapper is a fish, and these figures describe its raw flesh only. It mainly provides protein, with smaller amounts of fat, alongside vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 20g of protein, 1.3g of fat, 2.3µg of vitamin D and 49µg of iodine. It also provides vitamin B12, selenium and phosphorus.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and supports bone and muscle health, while iodine is needed to make thyroid hormones. Cooking methods and added ingredients can change the nutritional content, particularly the amount of fat and salt. The full nutritional figures for raw red snapper flesh are in the tables below.