Flounder

seafood

Flounder

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.0

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Flounder Healthy?

Yes — Flounder is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with 0g net carbs per 100g, excellent protein source, and minimal processing. Ideal for keto macronutrient targets.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Fish is an animal product and explicitly excluded from vegan diets. Flounder is a sentient aquatic animal.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed white fish with lean protein and micronutrients. Paleolithic-appropriate seafood with no additives or processing.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish, excellent protein source, low in saturated fat. Commonly consumed in Mediterranean regions. Supports fish-based diet principle.

Carnivore8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with clean protein profile and essential amino acids. Low in contaminants compared to larger predatory fish. Suitable for carnivore diet when unprocessed.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Whole fish, unprocessed, no excluded ingredients. Excellent Whole30 protein source.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Plain white fish with no FODMAP-containing ingredients. Monash University confirms fish as low-FODMAP at all reasonable servings during elimination phase.

DASH9/10APPROVED

Core DASH fish. Very low sodium, lean protein, excellent source of B vitamins and minerals. Mild flavor supports preparation without added salt.

Zone9/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with minimal fat, excellent protein source. Low glycemic impact. Ideal Zone protein building block with omega-3 content.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with moderate omega-3 content (EPA/DHA), high-quality protein, low saturated fat. Supports anti-inflammatory profile without excessive omega-6.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Flounder is an excellent lean white fish with ~20g protein per 3oz serving, minimal fat (~1g), easy to digest, and nutrient-dense. Low calorie density with high satiety makes it ideal for GLP-1 patients seeking to preserve muscle during weight loss.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.0Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Flounder

Keto 9/10
  • 0g net carbs
  • High protein
  • Whole unprocessed
  • Low fat content
Paleo 9/10
  • whole food
  • lean protein
  • unprocessed
  • micronutrient dense
Mediterranean 8/10
  • lean protein
  • low saturated fat
  • traditional Mediterranean fish
  • versatile preparation
Carnivore 8/10
  • Clean protein source
  • Low mercury risk
  • Minimal processing
  • Micronutrient content
Whole30 9/10
  • whole unprocessed fish
  • no additives
  • compliant protein
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Protein source
  • No fermentable carbohydrates
  • No added ingredients in plain preparation
DASH 9/10
  • Very low sodium
  • Lean protein
  • Low fat
  • Mineral rich
Zone 9/10
  • Very lean protein
  • Low glycemic
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • omega-3 fatty acids
  • lean protein
  • low saturated fat
  • minimal processing
  • High protein density (20g per 3oz)
  • Very low fat content
  • Easy digestibility
  • Nutrient-dense per calorie
  • Excellent satiety in small portions
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