Calories in High-Protein Sole Fish, Its Price per Jin, and How It Differs from Basa Fish
Sole fish, also known as ox tongue or tongue fish, is a marine fish distributed in offshore sea areas. It is deeply loved by people for its tender flesh and high nutritional value. It is fairly common on the market today and not expensive. So how many calories does sole fish have? What is the market price per jin? How does it differ from basa fish?
I. How many calories does sole fish have?
Sole fish is not high in calories, averaging 88 kcal per 100 grams, with 13.00 grams of protein per 100 grams, while its carbohydrate content is 0 per 100 grams, and the same goes for fiber, at 0 grams per 100 grams. So sole fish is a food that is relatively low in calories, high in water content and high in protein. It is very suitable for moderate consumption when dieting.
II. What is the market price of sole fish per jin?
The market price of sole fish is about 30 to 50 yuan per jin. Sole fish is a marine fish with high nutritional value, with fine and delicious flesh, fresh and rich to eat yet not greasy. It is rich in protein, fatty acids and various trace elements and physiologically active substances. It has long been a fine delicacy for entertaining guests among consumers along the coast of China, and is deeply favored by consumers. The market price of live fish is relatively higher.
Generally speaking, the market price of sole fish is still relatively expensive. If it is cheap, it may be passed off by some other fish, most commonly basa fish. The two taste similar, but the market price of basa fish is lower, so unscrupulous merchants often use basa fish to pass off as sole fish.
III. What is the difference between sole fish and basa fish?
1. Difference in species: Sole fish is a marine fish, and it is a fairly common one in China. It is similar to flatfish in its development process, as both undergo a process of metamorphosis. The young are no different from other fish, but gradually their “mouth and nose become crooked”, and they gradually lurk and move about on the bottom layer. In some places it is also called ox tongue.
Basa fish is a freshwater fish, a type of catfish. I ate it for quite a long time. There are two common kinds on the market, one with skin and one without. The reasons it is used to pass off as sole fish are, first, that it does not have the river-mud fishy smell of common freshwater fish; second, that it is cheap; and third, that, like sole fish, it does not become tough after long cooking.
2. Difference in nutritional value: Marine fish usually have more unsaturated fatty acids, and the skin-on basa fish I have eaten has a very thick layer of fat under the skin, which is also white at room temperature. I can be sure it contains a lot of saturated fat, because unsaturated fat will not solidify even at low temperatures. This is also why basa fish is usually sold with the skin removed; nowadays no one has any appetite when they see this lump of fat.
3. Difference in price: Basa fish has severely impacted the market for sole fish, with low cost and high yield.
IV. What are the benefits of eating sole fish?
1. Protecting eyesight
The omega-3 fatty acids in sole fish can inhibit free radicals in the eyes, prevent the formation of new blood vessels, and reduce the occurrence of lens inflammation. This is why it is also called “eye-protecting fish meat”. So it is also especially suitable as a health supplement for office workers who face computers all day long.
2. Protecting the cardiovascular system
As a high-quality marine fish, sole fish contains unsaturated fatty acids in its fat, which have the effect of resisting atherosclerosis and are quite beneficial for preventing and treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and enhancing memory.
3. Improving immunity
Sole fish is rich in nutrients. The presence of protein, vitamins, minerals and so on can increase the concentrations of serum immunoglobulins IgG and IgM, enhance the clearance of the respiratory tract, and strengthen the immunity and disease resistance of the body and the respiratory system.
4. Beauty and skin care
The Ω-3 unsaturated fatty acids in sole fish can eliminate the biologically active substances that damage skin collagen and skin moisturizing factors, thereby preventing the formation of wrinkles and avoiding rough skin. In addition to Ω-3 unsaturated fatty acids, salmon also contains another potent antioxidant component——astaxanthin, which is the source of salmon's orange-red color. The antioxidant capacity of astaxanthin is 550-1000 times that of ordinary vitamin E, and it can effectively fight free radicals and delay skin aging.