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Flounder — Raw (flatfish: flounder and sole species)D
Seafood · #27 of 28

Flounder

Raw (flatfish: flounder and sole species) · Fish

42/100D tier
Calories7
Protein12.4g
Fiber0g
Sodium296mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 42 out of 100, #27 of 28 seafood. Clean label carries the score (72/100); protein quality (diaas) drags it down (0/100).

The short version: The mildest fish here. Training wheels for seafood skeptics.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories7
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.9g2%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 296mg13%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 12.4g25%
Selenium 26.6mcg48%
Vitamin B12 1.1mcg47%
Vitamin D 2.8mcg14%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 42

Clean label ×1572
Protein ×2571
Micronutrients ×2530
Omega-3 ×2028
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×150

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#27 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Flounder healthy?

It grades D — 42 out of 100, #27 of 28 seafood in our system. The mildest fish here. Training wheels for seafood skeptics.

How many calories are in Flounder?

7 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Flounder calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.