Group · Fish
Jack fish (trevally)
The jack fish (trevally, known in French as carangue) is a fast, muscular tropical fish, very present in Creole, Réunion and Polynesian cooking. Its firm, slightly dark flesh stands up to any cooking method.
In terms of nutrition facts, raw: 104 kcal per 100 g, with 19.9 g of protein and 2.7 g of fat. Its standout figure is vitamin B12: 9.1 µg per 100 g, nearly four times the reference intake. It also provides 415 mg of potassium, 193 mg of phosphorus and 5.6 mg of vitamin B3.
Macronutrient breakdown
Nutrition table per 100 g
| Calories | 104 kcal |
| Kilojoules | 438 kJ |
| Protein | 19,9 g |
| Fat | 2,7 g |
Micronutrients per 100 g
All measured nutrients, ranked by share of the daily reference intake.
- Vitamin B129,1 µg364 %
- Vitamin B60,65 mg46 %
- Vitamin B35,6 mg35 %
- Phosphorus193 mg28 %
- Potassium415 mg21 %
- Vitamin B10,19 mg17 %
- Magnesium30 mg8 %
- Vitamin B20,1 mg7 %
See the other 5 nutrients
- Calcium47 mg6 %
- Iron0,7 mg5 %
- Zinc0,42 mg4 %
- Copper0,03 mg3 %
- Vitamin B92,9 µg1 %
Anses Ciqual 2025. Source: Anses, 2025, Ciqual food composition table
Tips
9.1 µg of vitamin B12: the best score in this selection. A 150 g portion covers five times the reference intake. B12 is found only in animal products and its absorption declines with age.
19.9 g of protein for 104 kcal. An excellent ratio, comparable to the best European white fish.
Its firm flesh suits raw preparations. It is a common fish for Tahitian-style raw fish, marinated in lime juice and coconut milk. For a raw preparation, freezing beforehand for 24 hours at -20 °C is still necessary.
Ciguatera: a caution for large specimens. Large jack fish caught in certain lagoons can accumulate ciguatoxin. Commercial supply chains are controlled, so the vigilance concerns recreational fishing.
It stands up to strong marinades. Curry, ginger, chilli: its dense flesh is not overpowered, unlike a delicate white fish.