Blue whiting

Blue whiting is a white fish belonging to the Gadidae family. It is a small species with large bulging eyes. Its body is thin, and its skin colouration is bluish-grey on the back, fading to a whiter colour on its belly.

Blue whiting has three widely spaced dorsal fins and two anal fins. Its flesh is soft, white, fine and very tasty.

Properties and benefits: blue whiting

Some benefits you didn't know about taking blue whiting

Blue whiting, being a white fish, has a high protein content and very little fat, although its omega-3 content is quite high compared to other species. In terms of nutrients, this fish is a source of minerals such as selenium, phosphorus, iodine and potassium, relatively high amounts in the case of the latter. In terms of vitamins, this fish provides high levels of B and E vitamins, specifically B12 and B6, as well as folates.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 76 kcal, Proteins: 17.4 g, Fat: 0.7 g, Water: 81.9 g, Calcium: 16 mg, Iodine: 30 mg, Magnesium: 23 mg, Sodium: 77 mg, Potassium: 320 mg, Phosphorus: 218 mg, Selenium: 28 mg, Vitamin B6:, Folates: 12 mg, Vitamin B6: 0.33 mg, Vitamin B12: 2 mg, Vitamin E: 0.44 mg

Nutritional values

76.0

Kcal

76.0

Kj

0.7 gr

Fat

0.0 gr

CHO

17.4 gr

Protein

0.0 gr