Proximate Analysis of Gadus macrocephalus
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

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 Remark
 This cod is a typical table fish. It is pleasant in dressed and beheaded form as well as in fillets. The liver is very important as it contains large quantities of oil rich in vitamins A and D. The vitamin A content varies from 85-500 iu for 1 g of liver.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
 Whole fish
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 Meat/Fillet
79.5
17.1
0.9
1.2
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 Head/bone/fins
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 Waste/offal
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 Comment
 Skinless fillet and roe data from Ref. 34112.
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