If you want to keep fat content down while staying in a holiday let, start by comparing plain fillets per 100 g: Pêche Océan cod fillets contain 0.5 g of fat, while Auchan hake fillets contain 0.9 g. By comparison, ECO+ breaded fillets contain 7.7 g and Carrefour Extra breaded fillets contain 8.1 g. Salmon is a different choice if you want to vary the types of fish you eat: the Auchan salmon medallion contains 6.8 g per 100 g, so it is not comparable with the plain fillets listed here on this measure. Before you buy, choose portions to suit your group and make sure you can keep the fish frozen until it reaches the freezer at your holiday let.
If fat content guides your choice, start with plain fillets and check the value per 100 g for the product you plan to buy. Pêche Océan cod fillets and Auchan hake fillets are two examples you can compare, but they don’t represent every product made with these types of fish.
In a holiday-let kitchen, the number of portions and cooking method matter just as much as preparation time. Findus says its plain fillets are individually wrapped. Breaded fish can also work well for a quick meal, but it’s worth comparing its nutritional information separately.
You may want to alternate between white fish and oily fish. The Anses lists salmon as an oily fish. If your aim for a particular meal is to choose a lower-fat option, though, compare the labels of the products you’re considering.
To choose between plain fillets, salmon and breaded fish, first check the recipe and fat content per 100 g. Then choose a format you can cook and store in your holiday let.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare the ‘fat’ value per 100 g and distinguish plain fillets from breaded or cooked products. | If I want to keep the fat content of this meal down, I look for a product with a clearly stated value rather than relying on the type of fish alone. Around 45% of consumers make this their priority. |
| Portions and preparation | Check the number of portions, cooking method and how much space you have in the freezer. | When the size of the group changes from one meal to the next, I’d rather be able to prepare the amount I need without making things complicated in the kitchen. Around 33% of consumers prioritise easy meals. |
| Variety of fish | Check the type of fish and compare the nutritional information for the exact product before alternating between white fish and salmon. | To add variety to meals, I also want to include an oily fish, even if its fat content differs from that of a plain white-fish fillet. Around 22% of consumers make variety their priority. |
The recipe affects the comparison: plain Pêche Océan cod fillets contain 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, while plain Auchan hake fillets contain 0.9 g. By comparison, ECO+ and Carrefour Extra breaded products contain 7.7 g and 8.1 g per 100 g respectively.
Compare the value per 100 g and the ingredients list for each product, rather than relying on the word ‘fish’ on the front of the pack.
Frozen fish needs to be transported and then stored at the temperature shown on its packaging. A pack that’s difficult to fit in the freezer can make it harder to maintain the cold chain and plan meals.
Check that your holiday let has a suitable freezer. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag for transport and keeping the time between buying and storing the fish to a minimum.
A bag that’s too large for the meals you’ve planned could also leave you with portions that are difficult to use during your stay.
Carrefour Extra breaded cod fillets contain 35% breadcrumbs, while ECO+ Alaska pollock breaded fillets contain 37.5%. The fish content and ingredients can’t be worked out from the type of fish on the front of the pack alone.
If you’re sharing a meal, check the ingredients and allergen information for the product you choose, as well as its fat content per 100 g.
The Anses classifies salmon as an oily fish, and the Auchan salmon medallion contains 6.8 g of fat per 100 g. Choosing salmon for variety is not the same as looking for the fat content found in the cod or hake fillets listed here.
Decide whether variety or fat content is the priority for your meal, then check the nutritional information for the product you choose.
Findus offers a range of plain frozen fish fillets, including cod, Alaska pollock and salmon.
Carrefour’s ranges include plain and prepared frozen fish, including Carrefour Extra breaded cod fillets.
Auchan offers frozen hake fillets and a salmon medallion, two products with different nutritional values.
Pêche Océan and ECO+ products from E.Leclerc show the difference between plain fillets and breaded fish.
ALDI’s Golden Seafood range includes Alaska pollock, cod, salmon and breaded fish.
Start with plain fillets and check the value per 100 g on each pack. Pêche Océan cod fillets contain 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, while Auchan hake fillets contain 0.9 g. These figures apply to these products, not to every cod or hake product.
Not necessarily, if fat content is your main priority. ECO+ Alaska pollock breaded fillets contain 7.7 g of fat per 100 g, while Carrefour Extra breaded cod fillets contain 8.1 g. Also check the proportion of breadcrumbs, ingredients and allergen information for the product you’re considering.
Choose a way to transport it that keeps the cold chain intact, then store the fish at the temperature shown on the packaging. The DGCCRF recommends using an insulated bag and keeping the time between buying and storing the fish to a minimum. Before you shop, check that your holiday let has a suitable freezer.
Salmon can be a good choice if you want to vary the types of fish you eat, but its fat content may differ from that of a plain white-fish fillet. The Anses classifies it as an oily fish, and the Auchan salmon medallion contains 6.8 g of fat per 100 g. Compare the exact product with your meal’s priorities in mind.