Cavala: histamine content (2.36 mg/100 g)
Cavala contains about 2.36 mg of histamine per 100 g, which is moderate for histamine.
2.36 mg/100 g
Reported range below detection to 4.38 mg per 100 g. Some samples had none detectable; the floor is a threshold, not a measurement.Concentrations vary with ripeness, storage and processing, so a single figure would be misleading.
By portion
| Portion | Grams | Histamine |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving | 100 g | 2.36 mg |
Source
“Cavala, Scomberomorus cavalla — mean 43.2, range 42.5–43.8 mg/kg (n=12); Baliero (2010)”
“Cavala, Scombridae — mean 4.03, range nd–11.9 mg/kg (n=30); Araújo (2013a)”
Food composition data, not medical advice. Reported tolerance thresholds vary widely between individuals, so a value being high here does not mean you will react to it.