Skate

Skate is a white fish belonging to the Rajidae family, and related to sharks. They are characterised by their totally flattened, cartilaginous body, with large pectoral wings (which give it a diamond shape) and an elongated tail that has a dorsal fin on either side.

The upper face of this animal is dark grey (although in some species it can be lighter in colour) and it has a mouth full of small teeth. There are many varieties of this species distributed throughout the world, although the thornback skate is the best known and most widely sold.

Properties and benefits: skate

Some benefits you didn't know about taking skate

Skate is a white fish with a very low fat level. It is a source of protein and contains fatty acids such as omega-3. Regarding its mineral composition, skate does contain selenium and phosphorus, but in doses that are considerably lower than those of other fish.

As for vitamins, skate provides significant amounts of B vitamins, such as B3, B6 and B12, the latter in greater amounts.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 77 kcal, Proteins: 17.1 g, Fat: 0.9 g, Water: 82 g, Calcium: 26 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Iodine: 3 mg, Magnesium: 24 mg, Zinc: 0.5 mg, Sodium: 161 mg, Potassium: 274 mg, Phosphorus: 155 mg, Selenium: 36.5 mg, Niacin: 5.2 mg, Vitamin B6: 0.37 mg, Vitamin B12: 6 mg, Folates: 3 mg, Vitamin A: 14 mg

Nutritional values

77.0

Kcal

77.0

Kj

0.9 gr

Fat

0.0 gr

CHO

17.1 gr

Protein

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