Red Snapper Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 100 g

Nutrients Amount

Water 76.87 g

Energy 100

Protein 20.51 g

Total lipid (fat) 1.34 g

Minerals  

Calcium, Ca 32 mg

Iron, Fe 0.18 mg

Magnesium, Mg 32 mg

Phosphorus, P 198 mg

Potassium, K 417 mg

Sodium, Na 64 mg

Zinc, Zn 0.36 mg

Vitamins  

Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 1.6 mg

Thiamine 0.046 mg

Riboflavin 0.003 mg

Niacin 0.284 mg

Vitamin B-6 0.4 mg

Folate, DFE 5 µg

Vitamin B-12 3 µg

Vitamin A, RAE 32 µg

Vitamin A, IU 106 IU

Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.96 mg

Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 10.2 µg

Vitamin D 408 IU

Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.1 µg

Lipids  

Fatty acids, total saturated 0.285 g

Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.251 g

Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.459 g

Cholesterol 37 mg

Source: USDA Nutrient Database No. 28

Red snapper contains high amounts of potassium, which is a necessary to maintain the heart health. Potassium improves the skeletal muscle movement in the heart and decreases high blood pressure. This compound negates the harmful effects of sodium and prevents strokes and heart attacks. Moreover, selenium and omega 3 fatty acids present in the fish are beneficial for a healthy heart. 

 

Red snapper is rich in Vitamin B12, which leads to the formation of healthy red blood cells. Deficiency of this vitamin distorts the red blood cells leading to megaloblastic anemia. Vitamin B12 deficiency could also cause neurological damage. A 3-ounce red snapper provides 3 µg of vitamin B12 as against the daily recommended value of 4 µg.

Red snapper is a low-calorie, high –protein food that can help you lose the extra pounds at a faster rate. A protein rich diet makes you feel fuller and satiates your hunger for longer periods, thus preventing snacking between meals. Also, digestion of proteins takes longer, thus reducing hunger pangs.