Fishwife Mackerel
7.3out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #84 of 90 canned fish we scoredSee the full ranking →
Fishwife

Mackerel

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MealFan pickCleanest high protein tinned mackerel
protein
15g
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#84of 90 canned fish scored
Category average7.90.6 below average
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The catch

One tin has 620mg of sodium, about 27 percent of a day, and a small amount of added demerara sugar in the cure. (source)

The honest take

This is Fishwife's Slow Smoked Mackerel with Chili Flakes, a 3.7oz tin of wild caught Atlantic mackerel packed in olive oil with a six item ingredient list you can actually read. One tin gives you 15g of protein and a real dose of vitamin D and omega 3s for 220 calories, which is a genuinely good ratio for a shelf stable protein. The tradeoff is sodium, since a single tin carries 620mg, about 27 percent of a day, and there is a touch of demerara sugar in the cure. If you want a clean, minimally processed protein and you are not watching salt closely, it earns its spot in the pantry.
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Fishwife Slow Smoked Mackerel with Red Chili Flakes 3.7oz Target · EWG Food Scores Fishwife Slow Smoked With Chili Flakes Mackerel · Fishwife Slow Smoked Mackerel 1 Pack (3.7 oz) Amazon.

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Nutrition per serving

1 tin (72g), 1 serving per container

220Calories
15gProtein
4gCarbs
15gFat
1gFiber
2gSugar
620mgSodium
Gluten freeKosherNon GMOHigh proteinBPA free tinWild caught

Who it's for

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Someone who wants a clean, high protein pantry protein with real omega 3s and a short ingredient list.

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You are watching sodium closely, since one tin is 620mg, or you want zero added sugar.

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What buyers say

Eric Sornoso, FounderAug 10, 2026
Fishwife made me actually enjoy tinned fish again. Thoughtfully sourced, great on a cracker, and a genuinely easy way to get omega-3s. It is a premium-priced treat rather than a bulk protein, and I am completely fine with that for what it is.
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Crown PrinceSkinless & Boneless Sardines in Pure Olive Oil Serving: 1 can (80 g)
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CentoSkinless & Boneless Sardines in Olive Oil Serving: 3 PIECES (55 g)
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Great ValueSardines in Oil Serving: 1 can drained (74 g)
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7.8/1013g1110g259mg
IsabelSardines In Olive Oil Serving: 1 CAN (81 g)
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