Swordfish

Swordfish belongs to the Xiphiidae family . It is a large oily fish with a robust and elongated body. The skin on its back is dark blue with light stripes and various reflections in bronze tones. Its belly is silver in colour.

The main characteristic of the swordfish is its snout, which is very long and ends in a sword-shaped prominence.

This fish has a sickle-shaped caudal fin, a caudal pendulum with a crest on each side, and two pectoral, two dorsal and two anal fins.

Properties and benefits: swordfish

Some benefits you didn't know about taking swordfish

Swordfish is an oily fish which is high in protein. Among its main nutrients, we find high levels of omega-3 acids, B vitamins and minerals such as selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium.

With regard to vitamins, it provides a good source of folates and, above all, vitamins B6, B12 and B3.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 107 kcal, Proteins: 17 g, Fat: 4.3 g, Water: 78.7 g, Calcium: 19 mg, Magnesium: 57 mg, Sodium: 102 mg, Potassium: 342 mg, Phosphorus: 506 mg, Selenium: 48.1 mg, Niacin: 9 mg, Vitamin B6: 0.51 mg, Folates: 15 mg, Vitamin A: 500 mg, Vitamin D: 7.2 mg, Vitamin E: 1 mg

Nutritional values

107.0

Kcal

107.0

Kj

4.3 gr

Fat

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CHO

17.0 gr

Protein

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