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Freshwater eel

Freshwater Eel · Anguilla

Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

12%
236 kcal Calories
47%
23.7 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
19%
15.0 g Fat

Good nutrient density 34/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin A (RAE)126% Vitamin B12120% Protein47% Niacin (B3)28% Phosphorus22% Zinc19% Thiamin (B1)15% Selenium15%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat15.0 g
19%
Saturated Fat3.0 g
15%
Monounsaturated Fat9.2 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat1.2 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids554.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids251.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein23.7 g
47%
Histidine696.0 mg—
Isoleucine1,090.0 mg—
Leucine1,922.0 mg—
Lysine2,171.0 mg—
Methionine700.0 mg—
Phenylalanine923.0 mg—
Threonine1,037.0 mg—
Tryptophan265.0 mg—
Valine1,218.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)1,137.0 mcg
126%
Vitamin C1.8 mg
2%
Vitamin D~—
Vitamin E~—
Vitamin K~—
Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg
15%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
4%
Niacin (B3)4.5 mg
28%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
5%
Folate (B9)17.0 mcg
4%
Vitamin B122.9 mcg
120%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.3 mg
6%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium26.0 mg
2%
Iron0.6 mg
4%
Magnesium26.0 mg
6%
Phosphorus277.0 mg
22%
Potassium349.0 mg
7%
Sodium65.0 mg
3%
Zinc2.1 mg
19%
Copper0.0 mg
3%
Manganese0.0 mg
2%
Selenium8.3 mcg
15%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol161.0 mg
54%
Phytosterols~—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g—
Caffeine~—
Theobromine~—
Ash1.8 g—

About Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat

The freshwater eel (genus Anguilla) is a long, snakelike fish famous as the unagi of Japanese cuisine and the star of European smoked-eel and jellied-eel traditions. These remarkable fish are catadromous, growing up in rivers, lakes, and estuaries before making an epic migration to the open ocean to spawn. Prized for its rich, fatty, tender flesh and delicate sweet flavor, eel is an excellent source of high-quality protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fats, along with vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.

It is most beloved grilled as kabayaki, brushed with a sweet-savory soy glaze and served over rice as unagi don, and it is also smoked, stewed, and roasted across Europe and Asia. Because its blood is not eaten raw, eel is always thoroughly cooked, and its high fat content keeps it moist and succulent. Choose fresh eel with firm flesh and a clean scent, or quality pre-grilled unagi, and keep it well chilled, using fresh eel within a day or freezing it.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat?

There are 236 calories in 100 g of Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat, or about 201 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat contains 23.7 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat?

Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat provides 15.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat a good source of?

Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat is an excellent source of Vitamin A (RAE) (126% DV), Vitamin B12 (120% DV), Protein (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (28% DV) and Phosphorus (22% DV) and a good source of Zinc, Thiamin (B1) and Selenium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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