Properties of catfish
Nutritional value and composition | Vitamins | Minerals
How much does catfish cost (average price for 1 kg)?
Moscow and Moscow region.
320 rub.
Catfish, a perch-like fish, also has a second name - sea wolf, which is found as often as the main name of this fish. Catfish is quite common in Russia, so various dishes are made from it quite often.
It goes well with cereals, potatoes and vegetables; many people prefer to bake it in foil or grill it; when cooked this way, it has a special piquancy. Catfish often reaches its maximum weight - more than 30 kilograms, and its size is also large - from one meter to one and a half meters long.
The preferences of the sea wolf include moderate and cold waters, as well as soil that is overgrown with algae; they usually live at a depth of 300-600 meters. Catfish meat is incredibly juicy and tender; this fish will be a real find for true connoisseurs of fish dishes.
Composition and calorie content
Catfish is excellent for complete human nutrition due to its significant content of vitamins and beneficial minerals. It is worth noting the record content of iodine (0.05 mg per 100 g of weight) and cobalt (0.02 g per similar weight) compared to other representatives of marine fish.
100 g of meat contains the following microelements:
- sulfur (S) - 190 mg;
- phosphorus (Ph) - 180 mg;
- sodium (Na) - 100 mg;
- magnesium (Mg)—35 mg;
- calcium (Ca) - 30 mg;
- some others (potassium, copper, iron, manganese, chromium, chlorine, fluorine, molybdenum, nickel) in a concentration of less than 20 mg.
The huge advantage of fish meat is the environmental purity of the product. This is all thanks to the fact that catfish live at considerable depths.
Fish is also rich in the following vitamins (calculated per 100 g of weight):
- PP (niacin) - 5.8 g;
- C (ascorbic acid) - 1.4 g;
- E (alpha tocopherol) - 0.4 g;
- A (beta-carotene) - 0.06 g;
- some others (group B, including riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine) in a concentration of less than 0.05 g.
The nutritional value of catfish meat for the body is 20 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat, 8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including up to 4.9 g of unsaturated fat. The energy value directly depends on the cooking method. The table shows the calorie content of fish per 100 g of weight according to the cooking method.
| Cooking method | Calorie content, kcal/100 g |
| Without heat treatment | 126 |
| Boiled | 114 |
| Baked | 137 |
| Fried | 209 |
It is important to understand that the exact calorie content will depend on the additional ingredients used. In general, we can conclude that catfish is a fish with average energy value.
The benefits of catfish
The benefit of catfish is that it contains a large amount of useful substances, trace elements, minerals and vitamins. Despite the fact that catfish meat is quite fatty, 100 grams contains 5.3 grams of fat, it contains very healthy fatty acids that are necessary for the human body.
Also, the beneficial properties of catfish have contributed to its spread in cooking, precisely because its meat is so healthy, Russian residents are increasingly using it in their dishes, making them not only unusual in taste, but also beneficial in their effect on the human body. The benefits of catfish are due to its high nutritional value, and its meat is perfectly absorbed in the human body, so many recommend eating it for diseases of the thyroid gland.
The beneficial properties of catfish are absolutely irreplaceable for athletes, since it is an excellent source of protein, which is so needed during training and competitions. The absorption of this protein occurs quickly and very easily. Sea wolf contains many vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system and help normalize its functioning. The calorie content of catfish is low, so there is no danger of obesity.
BZHU and KBZHU catfish per 100 grams
Although the catfish family belongs to fatty varieties, the amount of lipids in 100 grams of fresh fish is only 5.3 g, which is equal to 7.9% of the required norm. However, catfish has a high protein content - 19.6 g (21.3%) per hundred gram serving. But there are no carbohydrates in the product.
KBJU of catfish is determined by the method of preparation. The energy value of 100 grams of raw fish is 126 kilocalories. But if fish meat is fried using oil, the calorie content increases to 209 Kcal. Therefore, it is advisable to cook catfish by steaming or in the oven, then it will be beneficial for the body. Below is the ratio of BZHU and KBZHU for such catfish dishes.
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Steamed
After eating a hundred-gram piece of fish using this method of preparation, a person receives only 90.8 calories, or 5.92% of the daily requirement. The balance of BZHU for steamed catfish is determined as follows
- proteins – 12.1 g (13.15%);
- fats – 4.1 g (6.12%);
- carbohydrates – 1.1 g (0.79%).
Steaming fish allows you to preserve the maximum amount of vitamins and minerals it contains:
| Useful material | Percent |
| B1 | 16 |
| B6 | 16, 5 |
| PP | 29 |
| Potassium | 13, 4 |
| Phosphorus | 22, 5 |
| Iodine | 33, 3 |
| Cobalt | 200 |
| Chromium | 110 |
Baked in the oven
Fish meat becomes no less tasty when it is cooked in the oven. The energy value of this dish is slightly higher than that of steamed catfish - 137 Kcal per 100-gram serving. The share of BJU in the calorie content of the product is determined by the following indicators:
| Organic matter | Grams | Percentage |
| Squirrels | 7, 4 | 8, 04 |
| Fats | 8, 8 | 13, 13 |
| Carbohydrates | 6, 8 | 4, 86 |
Just like when steamed, oven-baked catfish retains all the micro- and macroelements and vitamins necessary for the body.
Cooking catfish
In a store or market, catfish can be found both fresh frozen and chilled. It is best to purchase fresh fish. Firstly, such fish retains the greatest amount of useful substances, and secondly, this way you will get more fish. What is meant? After freezing, the body of the catfish is saturated with water, which, having completely disappeared during defrosting, will reduce the volume of the fish by half.
It should be noted that this fish is quite fatty, and its flesh is gelatinous. Therefore, if you do not follow some of the cooking nuances, the dish can be ruined: the fish will boil over and the dish will lose its attractive appearance. You can also find smoked catfish in stores, which is great for adding to salads. However, for those who control their diet and monitor their health, smoked cloves are not the best product. Fish soups can be made from catfish; it can be baked, fried, or boiled. Also, pates and cold appetizers are prepared from catfish, and it is also added to pies.
Application
Catfish fillet is characterized by a delicate and slightly sweet taste, which is best revealed when baked. It is when baking in the oven that all the nutritional value of the product is preserved and vitamins and microelements are not destroyed. Moreover, this cooking method does not take much time. Typically, such fish is baked in foil along with a side dish or separately, with or without sauce (preferably creamy). An excellent option would be to cook baked cutlets.
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Harm to catfish
Fish can only cause harm if consumed in excess and uncontrolled. Such careless use of the product can cause poisoning or allergies due to an excess of vitamins and microelements in the body. In everything you need to know when to stop. Any fish can cause allergies, and catfish is no exception. The level of allergens in it is at a high level even after heat treatment. People prone to allergies should exclude or minimize the amount of catfish meat in their diet. Doctors recommend limiting young children's consumption of this fish. This product is not recommended for those who suffer from pancreatic problems.
Pregnant girls should also be careful with fish. Several studies have shown that catfish is not a favorable food during this period. However, to this day there is debate about whether pregnant women can eat fish. But you shouldn’t take risks and ignore the available information. Expectant mothers should rarely consume catfish while expecting a baby.
Useful properties of the product
The fish has a large number of rather large teeth, which gives it its name. The second name is sea wolf. The length reaches 1-2.50 m , weight 20-30 kg . The habitat is temperate and cold waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, as well as northern seas at considerable depth, which allows fish meat to be considered an environmentally friendly product.
Despite its unattractive appearance, catfish has taken its rightful place in world fish cuisine, thanks to its taste, nutritional value and range of useful substances for the human body. Fresh fish can only be bought in regions close to its habitat and production. Mostly frozen catfish is found on sale.
On average, the calorie content of catfish is low and depends on the type of fish and cooking method. Nutritional value per 100 grams of product is 120-150 kcal . Ratio of BZHU (proteins, fats, carbohydrates): 16 g / 5 g / 0. Catfish meat is very tasty with a pleasant texture, tender, dense with a small number of bones. You can eat fish roe after salting or heat treatment.
Catfish is used not only in cooking. Thick leather is used to make belts, wallets and even bags. Collagen is obtained from bones, which is actively used in cosmetology. Fish oil has medicinal properties.
Chemical composition:
- Calcium.
- Iron.
- Magnesium.
- Zinc.
- Sodium.
- Iodine.
- Potassium.
- Copper.
- Phosphorus.
- Manganese.
- Chlorine.
- Chromium.
- Sulfur.
- Fluorine.
- Cobalt.
- Molybdenum.
- Nickel.
- Vitamins A (beta-carotene), A(RE), group B (thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine), C (ascorbic acid), E (TE), PP, PP (niacin equivalent).
It also contains water, saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, and ash substances. Meat with such a rich chemical composition is a treasure trove of useful substances for the human body.
Product benefits:
- For diseases of the thyroid gland.
- For vision, musculoskeletal system, hair and skin.
- Omega 3 normalizes blood pressure, improves brain function, and prevents cardiovascular diseases.
- Strengthens the immune system, prevents the development of diabetes, eliminates depression.
- Easily digestible protein is beneficial for athletes.
- Getting rid of edema and removing salt from the body.
- Reducing blood cholesterol levels prevents the appearance of cholesterol plaques.
It is recommended to include catfish in your diet for people suffering from obesity, hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, pancreatitis and cholecystitis. During periods of exacerbation of diseases, fish should be excluded from the diet, and continued to be consumed during the period of remission.
For people with increased physical activity and athletes, dishes made from this product will help restore strength and normalize metabolic processes that have changed during exercise.
Catfish - what kind of fish?
The catfish is a representative of the order Perciformes. This predatory fish is found in the waters of cold and temperate seas, lives at a depth of about 500-600 meters, feeds on jellyfish, mollusks, and small fish.
The length of the body can reach 240 cm, and weight up to 33 kg. The fish received this name because of its sharp, slightly protruding teeth. The second name for this fish is “Sea Wolf” or “Sea Dog”.
From the habitat of catfish can be:
- Spotted and Striped. They live in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean.
- Far Eastern. Found in the northern and western waters of the Pacific Ocean.
- Acne. They live off the northern coast of America and in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
- Exclusive (or blue). They are found only at great depths in the Atlantic Ocean.
The meat of all varieties of catfish is very tender, juicy and soft, white, practically without bones, which are easy to remove.
On a note! Sea wolf meat is considered a delicacy in some countries, is sold at a very high price and is not available to many.
