Proximate Analysis of Caranx sexfasciatus
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

 Main ref.
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 Locality
 Not specified
 Remark
 Has pinkish meat, but turns into creamy white when cooked. Flesh is moderately oily, well flavored and has fairly soft texture. Under the skin are fat lines which can be removed when fish is processed or before it is cooked to ensure a milder taste. Can be broiled and baked.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
 Whole fish
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 Meat/Fillet
71.9
21.7
2.4
4
 Liver
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 Roe
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 Viscera
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 Head/bone/fins
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 Waste/offal
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 Comment
 Based on 100 g edible weight; contains 108 kcal.
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