Grouper

seafood

Grouper

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.0

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Grouper Healthy?

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

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Mild white fish with 0g net carbs, high protein content, and minimal carbohydrates. Ideal keto-friendly seafood choice.

Vegan1/10AVOID

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

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed fish rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Meets all Paleolithic diet criteria.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish, good protein source, minimal fat. Fits Mediterranean seafood guidelines. Commonly used in Mediterranean and coastal preparations.

Carnivore8/10APPROVED

Firm white fish with excellent protein content and micronutrient density. Unprocessed grouper is fully carnivore-compliant. Suitable for regular consumption.

Whole309/10APPROVED

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

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

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

DASH9/10APPROVED

Strong DASH choice. Low sodium, lean white fish, excellent protein. Supports cardiovascular health and provides essential minerals.

Zone9/10APPROVED

Lean white fish similar to flounder. Excellent protein-to-fat ratio. Low glycemic. Strong Zone protein choice.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish similar to flounder with good omega-3 profile, high protein, low saturated fat. Excellent anti-inflammatory choice.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Grouper is a lean white fish with ~19g protein per 3oz serving and only ~1g fat. Highly digestible, nutrient-dense, and works well in small portions. Excellent choice for GLP-1 patients prioritizing protein preservation.

Controversy Index

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

Consensus5.0Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Grouper

Keto 9/10
  • 0g net carbs
  • High protein
  • Whole unprocessed
  • Low carb density
Paleo 9/10
  • whole food
  • omega-3 rich
  • high protein
  • unprocessed
Mediterranean 8/10
  • lean protein
  • low fat
  • versatile preparation
  • sustainable sourcing important
Carnivore 8/10
  • High protein content
  • Micronutrient density
  • Minimal processing
  • Digestibility
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
  • Low sodium
  • Lean protein
  • Mineral rich
  • Versatile preparation
Zone 9/10
  • Very lean protein
  • Low glycemic
  • Omega-3 content
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • omega-3 fatty acids
  • lean protein
  • low saturated fat
  • minimal processing
  • High protein density (19g per 3oz)
  • Very low fat content
  • Easy digestibility
  • Nutrient-dense per calorie
  • Small portion friendly
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