Mahi-mahi

seafood

Mahi-mahi

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.9

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Mahi-mahi Healthy?

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

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto8/10APPROVED

Mahi-mahi is carb-free with good protein and moderate fat. Lean fish that works well in keto when paired with fat sources. Whole, unprocessed food.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Mahi-mahi is fish flesh. It is incompatible with vegan diet principles which exclude all fish and seafood.

Paleo8/10APPROVED

Unprocessed whole fish. Good protein source with moderate omega-3s and lower mercury content. Ancestral food source.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with good protein content and moderate omega-3 levels. Low in saturated fat. Minimal mercury accumulation. Meets seafood recommendations. While not traditionally Mediterranean, nutritionally aligned with diet principles and increasingly available in Mediterranean markets.

Carnivore9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed fish, complete protein source, nutrient-dense, fully compliant with carnivore diet.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Fresh mahi-mahi is whole seafood with no additives. Compliant protein source when prepared without non-compliant seasonings or sauces.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Mahi-mahi is a pure protein source with no FODMAPs. Monash classifies all plain, unprocessed fish as low-FODMAP at any serving size.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Very lean white fish with high protein and minimal fat. Low sodium and saturated fat. Excellent DASH-compliant fish choice. Supports recommended 2-3 fish servings weekly.

Zone8/10APPROVED

Very lean white fish with minimal fat, high protein density, and good micronutrient profile (selenium, B vitamins). Unprocessed, anti-inflammatory, and excellent for Zone protein requirements. Sears approves lean fish as ideal protein sources.

Anti-Inflammatory7/10APPROVED

Lean fish with moderate omega-3 content and excellent protein. Lower mercury than larger predatory fish. Minimal processing when fresh. Good anti-inflammatory protein choice. Slightly lower omega-3 than fatty fish (salmon, mackerel) but still beneficial.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Mahi-mahi is an ideal GLP-1 food: high protein (~20g per 3oz), very low fat (~0.8g per 3oz), easy to digest, mild flavor, and nutrient-dense with selenium and B vitamins. Firm texture works well with reduced appetite. Versatile preparation options without added fat.

Controversy Index

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

Consensus4.9Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Mahi-mahi

Keto 8/10
  • 0g net carbs per 100g
  • Moderate fat (1g per 100g)
  • High protein (20g per 100g)
  • Lean fish requiring fat pairing
Paleo 8/10
  • Whole food
  • High in protein
  • Lower mercury
  • Moderate omega-3s
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Seafood category
  • Lean protein
  • Low mercury
  • Moderate omega-3
  • Low saturated fat
Carnivore 9/10
  • Unprocessed fish
  • Complete protein
  • B vitamins and minerals
  • Minimal processing
Whole30 9/10
  • unprocessed seafood
  • whole food
  • no additives
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Pure protein
  • No fermentable carbohydrates
  • Unprocessed fish
DASH 8/10
  • Very lean protein
  • Low saturated fat
  • Low sodium
  • High protein density
Zone 8/10
  • Very lean protein
  • Minimal fat content
  • Unprocessed
  • Good micronutrient profile
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • lean fish protein
  • moderate omega-3 content
  • low mercury
  • minimal processing
  • sustainable option
  • high protein density
  • very low fat
  • easy to digest
  • mild flavor
  • firm texture
Last reviewed: Our methodology
Is Mahi-mahi Healthy? Diet Ratings & Controversy Score | FoodRef.ai