
Coryphaena hippurus
Also Known As
Mahi mahi, Dolphinfish, Dorado
U.S. wild-caught mahimahi is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Year-round. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from Hawaii, California, U.S. Pacific Island territories, and on the high seas. |
Taste |
Mahimahi has a sweet, mild flavor. For a milder flavor, trim away the darker portions of the meat. |
Texture |
Mahimahi is lean and fairly firm with large, moist flakes. |
Color |
The raw flesh is pinkish to grayish-white, although along the lateral line the flesh is dark. When cooked, the meat is off-white. |
Health Benefits |
Mahimahi is low in saturated fat and is a good source of vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, and selenium. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
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Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 85 |
Protein | 18.5 g |
Fat, total | 0.7 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.188 g |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 73 mg |
Selenium | 36.5 mcg |
Sodium | 88 mg |