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Eel nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Eel

Eel
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
*Explanation
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0 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 236
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 0 grams
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 13.5 (acidic)
TOP 7% Cholesterol ⓘHigher in Cholesterol content than 93% of foods
TOP 11% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 89% of foods
TOP 15% Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 85% of foods
TOP 17% Monounsaturated Fat ⓘHigher in Monounsaturated Fat content than 83% of foods
TOP 18% Vitamin A RAE ⓘHigher in Vitamin A RAE content than 82% of foods

Eel calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 236
Calories in 1 oz, boneless 67 28.35 g
Calories in 1 cubic inch, boneless 40 17 g
Calories in 1 fillet 375 159 g
Calories in 3 oz 201 85 g

Eel Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
*Explanation
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0

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46% 0%
Calcium: 26 mg of 1,000 mg 3%
Iron: 0.64 mg of 8 mg 8%
Magnesium: 26 mg of 420 mg 6%
Phosphorus: 277 mg of 700 mg 40%
Potassium: 349 mg of 3,400 mg 10%
Sodium: 65 mg of 2,300 mg 3%
Zinc: 2.08 mg of 11 mg 19%
Copper: 0.029 mg of 1 mg 3%
Manganese: 0.04 mg of 2 mg 2%
Selenium: 8.3 µg of 55 µg 15%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Phosphorus
277 mg
TOP 19%
Potassium
349 mg
TOP 26%
Zinc
2.08 mg
TOP 39%
Magnesium
26 mg
TOP 39%
Calcium
26 mg
TOP 47%
Sodium
65 mg
TOP 61%
Selenium
8.3 µg
TOP 62%
Manganese
0.04 mg
TOP 68%
Iron
0.64 mg
TOP 72%
Copper
0.029 mg
TOP 89%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Vitamin A: 3787 IU of 5,000 IU 76%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 1.8 mg of 90 mg 2%
Vitamin B1: 0.183 mg of 1 mg 15%
Vitamin B2: 0.051 mg of 1 mg 4%
Vitamin B3: 4.487 mg of 16 mg 28%
Vitamin B5: 0.28 mg of 5 mg 6%
Vitamin B6: 0.077 mg of 1 mg 6%
Folate: 17 µg of 400 µg 4%
Vitamin B12: 2.89 µg of 2 µg 120%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
3787 IU
TOP 11%
Vitamin B12
2.89 µg
TOP 24%
Vitamin B1
0.183 mg
TOP 36%
Vitamin C
1.8 mg
TOP 37%
Vitamin B3
4.487 mg
TOP 37%
Folate
17 µg
TOP 51%
Vitamin B6
0.077 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B5
0.28 mg
TOP 75%
Vitamin B2
0.051 mg
TOP 81%

Macronutrients chart

24% 15% 59% 3%
Protein:
Daily Value: 47%
23.65 g of 50 g
47%
Fats:
Daily Value: 23%
14.95 g of 65 g
23%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 0%
0 g of 300 g
0%
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
59.31 g of 2,000 g
3%
Other:
2.09 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 284% 297% 234% 212% 311% 200% 159% 201% 299%
Tryptophan: 265 mg of 280 mg 95%
Threonine: 1037 mg of 1,050 mg 99%
Isoleucine: 1090 mg of 1,400 mg 78%
Leucine: 1922 mg of 2,730 mg 70%
Lysine: 2171 mg of 2,100 mg 103%
Methionine: 700 mg of 1,050 mg 67%
Phenylalanine: 923 mg of 1,750 mg 53%
Valine: 1218 mg of 1,820 mg 67%
Histidine: 696 mg of 700 mg 99%

Fat type information

22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g

All nutrients for Eel per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 236kcal 12% 40% 5 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 23.65g 56% 15% 8.4 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 14.95g 23% 23% 2.2 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 1.8mg 2% 37% 29.4 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 0g N/A 75% N/AChocolate
Carbs 0g 0% 100% N/ARice
Cholesterol 161mg 54% 7% 2.3 times less than EggEgg
Iron 0.64mg 8% 72% 4.1 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 26mg 3% 47% 4.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 349mg 10% 26% 2.4 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 26mg 6% 39% 5.4 times less than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 0g 0% 100% N/AOrange
Copper 0.03mg 3% 89% 4.9 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.08mg 19% 39% 3 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 277mg 40% 19% 1.5 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 65mg 3% 61% 7.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 3787IU 76% 11% 4.4 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 126% 18%
Selenium 8.3µg 15% 62%
Manganese 0.04mg 2% 68%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 15% 36% 1.5 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4% 81% 2.5 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 4.49mg 28% 37% 2.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 6% 75% 4 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6% 70% 1.5 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 120% 24% 4.1 times more than PorkPork
Folate 17µg 4% 51% 3.6 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 3.02g 15% 37% 2 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g N/A 17% 1.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.21g N/A 41% 38.9 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.27mg 0% 54% 1.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 1.04mg 0% 55% 1.4 times more than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0% 55% 1.2 times more than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.92mg 0% 55% 1.3 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 2.17mg 0% 53% 4.8 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.7mg 0% 51% 7.3 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.92mg 0% 57% 1.4 times more than EggEgg
Valine 1.22mg 0% 54% 1.7 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.7mg 0% 59% 1.1 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.11g N/A 34% 6.4 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.08g N/A 35% 18 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.1g N/A 33% 1.8 times less than SalmonSalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 236
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat 15g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat g
54%
Cholesterol 161mg
3%
Sodium 65mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 24g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 26mg 3%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 349mg 10%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
limit break
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Eel nutrition infographic

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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/nutrients

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