Eel

The eel is an oily fish belonging to the order Anguilliformes. Distinguished by its elongated and very snake-like shape, this actinopterygian fish has two pectoral fins (dorsal and ventral) that are fused with the tail fin. Its skin is dark green and covered by a mucous discharge, which makes it a very slippery fish.

Although eels are not usually very large, the female tends to be longer than the male. Baby eels are known as elvers, and are very small and white.

Properties and benefits: eel

Some benefits you didn't know about taking eel

Eel is among the fishes with the highest fat content, in addition to protein and omega-3s. In terms of its mineral content, this fish is rich in selenium, phosphorus and zinc.

Its also contains relatively high levels of A and D vitamins, in addition to folates and niacin, to a lesser extent.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 205 kcal, Proteins: 16.3 g, Fat: 15.5 g, Water: 68.2 g, Calcium: 30 mg, Iodine: 10 mg, Magnesium: 19 mg, Sodium: 89 mg, Potassium: 270 mg, Phosphorus: 170 mg, Selenium: 30 mg, Niacin: 5.5 mg, Folates: 13 mg, Vitamin A: 1,000 mg, Vitamin D: 110 mg, Vitamin E: 4.1 mg

Nutritional values

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Kcal

205.0

Kj

15.5 gr

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CHO

16.3 gr

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