Red Fish, Salmon (Keta)

Author: Nia Rouseberg Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Catfish is the most common species among Pacific salmon. Ingredients: Vitamins (in one hundred grams): - 8.5 mg vitamin PP - 1.3 mg vitamin E - 1.2 mg vitamin C - 0.33 mg thiamine vitamin B1 - 0.2 mg

Catfish is the most common species among Pacific salmon.

Composition of the catfish:

Vitamins (in one hundred grams):

- 8.5 mg of vitamin PP

- 1.3 mg of vitamin E.

- 1.2 mg of vitamin C.

- 0.33 mg thiamine - vitamin B1

- 0.2 mg riboflavin - vitamin B2

- 0.04 mg vitamin A.

Complex of microelements in the catfish:

- 0.7 mg zinc

- 0.6 mg of iron

- 430 mcg fluorine

- 55 mcg chromium

- 6 mcg nickel

- 4 mcg molybdenum

Macronutrients:

- 335 mg potassium

- 200 mg of phosphorus

- 165 mg chlorine

- 60 mg sodium

- 30 mg of magnesium

- 20 mg of calcium

Cholesterol - 80 mg per 100 grams.

The caviar of this fish contains a lot of potassium, calcium, phosphorus; about 30% easily digestible proteins, which contain many essential amino acids; also a large amount of lecithin, which neutralizes the cholesterol contained; from 14 to 18% polyunsaturated fats, which also fight cholesterol and at the same time prevent the development of atherosclerosis.

Benefits of Keta fish

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) has a positive effect on brain function, learning ability and cognitive activity. It is necessary for growth, muscle tone, heart, digestive tract; also for the nervous system, mucous membranes and skin. This vitamin protects the body from the harmful effects of alcohol and tobacco smoke, acting as an antioxidant.

Phosphoric acid, which is a large amount in this fish, is involved in building the first engines of chemical reactions in cells (phosphatase enzymes).

The caviar of this species of salmon is a valuable food product. It does not contain harmful fats and carbohydrates, and surpasses meat in energy value and caloric content.

Properties of salmon:

- reduces cholesterol levels and improves blood supply to blood vessels

- increases the level of hemoglobin in the blood

- improves brain function and vision

- stimulates metabolism

- slows down inflammatory processes

- prevents the development of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

- used for prevention against cardiovascular diseases

- strengthens immunity

- prevents premature aging

Contraindications

Often ignorance of fish leads to confusion, instead of this type of salmon, you can buy pink salmon, which is not as tasty and is cheaper.

Red Fish, Salmon (Keta)

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