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Properties and benefits: anchovy

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Anchovy

This fish is an oily fish belonging to the Engraulidae family. It is a very small fish characterised by its very elongated body, ever so slightly laterally compressed. Their skin is a brilliant silver colour and is covered by tiny scales that are very easily removed.

It has a pointed snout, large bulging eyes, a fin that protrudes from the middle of the back, an anal fin from the middle of the belly, and a divided tail.

Properties and benefits: anchovy

Some benefits you didn't know about taking anchovy

Being an oily fish, it has a higher amount of fat than other species and is high in omega-3. The anchovy also represents a source of proteins of high biological value and, in terms of its mineral content, provides useful quantities of selenium, phosphorus and potassium.

This species is rich in B vitamins, such as B12, B3 (niacin) and B6, as well as D vitamins, which help in the correct absorption of minerals.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 127 kcal, Proteins: 17.6 g, Fat: 6.3 g, Water: 76.1 g, Calcium: 30 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Magnesium: 29 mg, Sodium: 116 mg, Potassium: 331 mg, Phosphorus: 182 mg, Selenium: 36.5 mg, Niacin: 8.3 mg, Vitamin B6: 1.1 mg, Folates: 8.7 mg, Vitamin A: 47 mg, Vitamin D: 8 mg

Nutritional values

127.0

Kcal

127.0

Kj

6.3 gr

Fat

0.0 gr

CHO

17.6 gr

Protein

0.0 gr

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