Proximate Analysis of Rhincodon typus
Mainly from V.P. Bykov (1983, Ref. 4883)

 Main ref.
 Country
 
 Locality
 Not specified
 Remark
 Edible, but not normally eaten. However, occasionally used in Asia and China. Can be pan-fried.
 Weight proportions
 Chemical composition
 Body parts
Moisture %
Protein %
Fat %
Ash %
 Whole fish
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 Meat/Fillet
78
20
0.5
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 Liver
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 Roe
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 Viscera
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 Head/bone/fins
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 Waste/offal
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 Comment
 Based on 100 g edible weight; contains 84 kcal.
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