Mahi-mahi

seafood

Mahi-mahi

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.8

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid

How the diets react

Approves10
Disapproves1
Is Mahi-mahi Healthy?

Yes — Mahi-mahi is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

KetoApproved

Mahi-mahi is a lean fish with 0g net carbs and high-quality protein. Like other lean fish, it should be paired with added fat sources to meet keto macronutrient targets.

VeganAvoid

Mahi-mahi is fish, an animal product explicitly excluded from vegan diets.

PaleoApproved

Wild-caught fish, unprocessed, excellent protein source. Core paleo food with good nutrient profile.

MediterraneanApproved

Lean white fish with good protein and omega-3 content. Excellent fit for 2-3 weekly fish/seafood servings central to Mediterranean diet.

CarnivoreApproved

Mahi-mahi is a clean, wild-caught fish with excellent protein content. Minimally processed when fresh or frozen without additives. Widely accepted across all carnivore protocols.

Whole30Approved

Mahi-mahi is a whole, unprocessed seafood with no excluded ingredients. Fully compliant with Whole30 as a protein source.

Low-FODMAPApproved

White fish with no FODMAP content. Pure protein source suitable for low-FODMAP diet at any reasonable serving.

DASHApproved

Lean white fish with high-quality protein, low saturated fat, and low sodium in fresh form. Excellent DASH protein source supporting cardiovascular health.

ZoneApproved

Lean white fish with excellent protein-to-fat ratio. 3.5 oz (100g) provides ~20g protein and ~1g fat. Good omega-3 content and low saturated fat. Ideal Zone protein choice with anti-inflammatory benefits.

Lean white fish with moderate omega-3 content, high protein, low saturated fat. Excellent selenium source. Fits anti-inflammatory seafood recommendations well.

GLP-1 FriendlyApproved

Mahi-mahi is an excellent GLP-1 choice: high protein (20g per 3oz), very low fat (1g), easy to digest, and versatile. Slightly firmer texture than snapper but equally nutrient-dense and well-tolerated. Lean white fish is a clinical standard for GLP-1 patients.

Controversy Index

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

Consensus4.8Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Mahi-mahi

Keto 8/10
  • 0g net carbs
  • High protein
  • Lean fish (lower fat)
  • Whole food
Paleo 9/10
  • wild-caught fish
  • unprocessed
  • high protein
  • nutrient-dense
Mediterranean 8/10
  • lean protein
  • omega-3 fatty acids
  • low saturated fat
  • whole food
Carnivore 8/10
  • Clean fish source
  • High protein
  • Minimal processing when fresh
  • No plant-based additives
Whole30 9/10
  • Whole seafood
  • No processing
  • No excluded ingredients
  • Nutrient-dense
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Protein-based food
  • No fermentable carbohydrates
  • No polyols or excess fructose
DASH 8/10
  • Lean fish
  • Low saturated fat
  • Low sodium (fresh)
  • High-quality protein
  • Heart-healthy
Zone 8/10
  • Lean protein
  • Low fat content
  • Omega-3 source
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • lean fish
  • omega-3 fatty acids
  • selenium
  • low saturated fat
  • high protein density
  • very low fat
  • easy to digest
  • nutrient-dense per calorie
  • versatile preparation
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