Orange Roughy Fish and Chips
Orange Roughy Fish and Chips is a classic British-style dish featuring a mild, white-fleshed fish that is battered or breaded and deep-fried, served alongside thick-cut fried potatoes. It typically uses a light beer batter for the fish and is often accompanied by mushy peas or tartar sauce. While the 'chips' are a staple of British cuisine, the dish is popular in many English-speaking countries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the fish and carbohydrates from the batter and potatoes, with a significant amount of fat due to deep-frying. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus, but is also high in sodium and calories, generally ranging from 800 to 1200 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 1050 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 95 g |
| Fat | 55 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Selenium | 65 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 serving (approximately 400 g total: 170 g fried fish, 200 g chips, 30 g tartar sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Orange Roughy is a deep-sea fish known for its exceptionally long lifespan, sometimes living over 150 years, which has made it a subject of sustainability concerns. Nutritionally, while the fish itself is lean, the traditional preparation method transforms it into a calorie-dense comfort food.
