Ocean perch named world's most nutritious fish in BBC ranking

A nutritional ranking by the BBC, based on a study published in PLOS ONE, has identified ocean perch (also known as rockfish or redfish) as the most nutritious fish in the world. Scoring 89 out of 100, the Atlantic deep-sea fish provides approximately 20 grams of protein per 100 grams with only 79 calories and low saturated fat.

The ranking focuses on nutritional density, measuring nutrients provided per calorie. While salmon remains popular for omega-3 fatty acids, the ocean perch ranks higher in overall nutrient density.

In other categories, watercress was named the healthiest vegetable, achieving a perfect score of 100/100 based on CDC methodology for vitamin and mineral content. Additionally, honey was identified as the healthiest snack due to its high concentration of antioxidants and plant compounds.