
Merluccius bilinearis
Also Known As
Whiting, Atlantic hake, New England hake
U.S. wild-caught silver hake 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 Maine to South Carolina. |
Taste |
Mild and slightly sweet. |
Texture |
Hakes have softer flesh and are less flaky than other whitefish such as cod, haddock, and pollock. |
Color |
Raw and cooked hake is white to off-white. |
Health Benefits |
Silver hake is a good source of selenium, vitamin B, magnesium, and protein. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 90 |
Protein | 18.31 g |
Fat, total | 1.31 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.247 g |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 67 mg |
Selenium | 32.1 mcg |
Sodium | 72 mg |