Pacific Wahoo

Acanthocybium solanderi

Also Known As

Kingfish, Peto, Guarapucu, Ono, Thazard batard, Wahoo

U.S. wild-caught Pacific wahoo is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Facts

Availability

Year-round, with peaks during summer and fall.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from Hawaii, U.S. Pacific Island territories, and on the high seas.

Taste

Lean and mild.

Texture

Firm with a large, circular flake.

Color

Raw meat is pale pink. It turns white when cooked.

Health Benefits

Wahoo is an excellent source of low-fat protein.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts

Serving weight 100 g (raw)
Amount per serving
Calories 167
Protein 19.32 g
Fat, total 9.36 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 2.444 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 64 mg
Selenium 39 mcg
Sodium 78 mg

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