Sole

seafood

Sole

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.1

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Sole Healthy?

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

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Delicate white fish with 0g net carbs, high protein, and minimal carbohydrate content. Perfectly compatible with ketogenic diet.

Vegan1/10AVOID

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

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed white fish, excellent source of protein and minerals. Consistent with Paleolithic diet principles.

Mediterranean9/10APPROVED

Classic Mediterranean white fish, lean, delicate flavor, minimal processing required. Staple in Mediterranean coastal cuisines, particularly Southern Europe.

Carnivore8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish similar to flounder with excellent protein and amino acid profile. Minimal processing required. Widely accepted in carnivore protocols.

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

Ideal DASH fish. Extremely low sodium, very lean, high-quality protein. Supports blood pressure control and cardiovascular health.

Zone8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with minimal fat and excellent protein. Very low saturated fat and clean macronutrient profile. Ideal Zone protein, though lower in omega-3s than fatty fish.

Anti-Inflammatory7/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with moderate omega-3 content, low mercury, and excellent protein quality. While not as omega-3 rich as fatty fish, sole provides clean protein with minimal inflammatory load. Good choice for varied fish consumption.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Sole is a lean white fish with 20g protein per 3.5oz and only 1-2g fat. Excellent protein-to-calorie ratio. Very easy to digest. Low mercury. Mild flavor and delicate texture work well for GLP-1 patients with sensitive digestion. Nutrient-dense per calorie. Ideal staple protein source.

Controversy Index

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

Consensus5.1Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Sole

Keto 9/10
  • 0g net carbs
  • High protein
  • Whole unprocessed
  • Mild flavor
Paleo 9/10
  • whole food
  • lean protein
  • unprocessed
  • mineral rich
Mediterranean 9/10
  • traditional Mediterranean staple
  • lean protein
  • low fat content
  • minimal preparation needed
Carnivore 8/10
  • High-quality protein
  • Low contaminant load
  • 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
  • Minimal sodium
  • Very lean
  • High protein quality
  • Potassium source
Zone 8/10
  • Very lean protein
  • Minimal saturated fat
  • Clean macro profile
  • Lower omega-3 than fatty fish
  • Lean protein source
  • Moderate omega-3s
  • Low mercury content
  • Low inflammatory load
  • Good micronutrient profile
  • High protein (20g per 3.5oz)
  • Very low fat (1-2g per 3.5oz)
  • Excellent protein-to-calorie ratio
  • Very easy digestibility
  • Low mercury
  • Mild flavor (good for sensitive digestion)
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