
Epinephelus morio
Also Known As
Grouper, Cherna americana, Negre
U.S. wild-caught red grouper 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 Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico. |
Taste |
Red grouper has a mild but distinct flavor, somewhere between bass and halibut. Red grouper is sweeter and milder than black grouper, and many consider red grouper the tastier of the two. |
Texture |
Very firm, moist, and flaky. |
Color |
Raw and cooked meat is white. |
Health Benefits |
Red grouper is low in saturated fat, and a good source of vitamins B6 and B12, phosphorus, potassium, protein, and selenium. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
Serving weight | 100 g |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 92 |
Protein | 19.38 g |
Fat, total | 1.02 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.233 g |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 37 mg |
Selenium | 36.5 mcg |
Sodium | 53 mg |