Mackerel

Mackerel is an oily fish that belongs to the Scombridae family. It has a rounded yet elongated body, featuring a blue-green back with black transverse lines, metallic sides and a white belly.

Its scales are very small and it has two dorsal fins fairly far apart, supported by two small keels on each side of the caudal axis, with a fairly open tail.

Properties and benefits: mackerel

Some benefits you didn't know about taking mackerel

Mackerel can be considered a fatty fish due to its content of fatty acids and omega-3s. Regarding its mineral content, this species is a source of selenium, phosphorus and potassium. Among its vitamins we find a significant amount of D and E vitamins, along with B3 and B12.

This fish is also a great source of riboflavin, which helps the proper functioning of the nervous system.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 150 kcal, Proteins: 15 g, Fat: 10 g, Water: 75 g, Calcium: 17 mg, Iron: 1 mg, Iodine: 10 mg, Magnesium: 31 mg, Sodium: 130 mg, Potassium: 360 mg, Phosphorus: 239 mg, Selenium: 30 mg, Niacin: 9 mg, Vitamin B6: 0.7 mg, Folates: 1.2 mg, Vitamin A: 36 mg, Vitamin D: 16 mg, Vitamin E: 1.31 mg

Nutritional values

150.0

Kcal

150.0

Kj

10.0 gr

Fat

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CHO

15.0 gr

Protein

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