Mackerel
130 g of mackerel is 272 kcal and mainly feeds your brain, muscles and liver.
PER 130 G AS BOUGHT · 104 G AS EATEN · 272 KCAL
The portion is what one serving of PeakPie's own recipes typically uses of this ingredient.
What it feeds
The score is what this one portion would do for the organ on an otherwise empty day, against PeakPie’s daily targets for an adult aged 19 to 50 (protein at 70 kg). Your own targets in the app follow your age, sex, weight and activity.
What’s in 130 g
| NUTRIENT | AMOUNT | OF A DAY |
|---|---|---|
| B12 | 20mcg | 823% |
| Omega-3 EPA+DHA | 1,251mg | 500% |
| Selenium | 54mcg | 98% |
| Protein | 25g | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 289mg | 41% |
| B6 | 0.5mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 101mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 417mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 10% |
Watch out
- Saturated fat4.3g · 22% of the UK reference intake
- Salt0.2g · 4% of the UK reference intake
What may be claimed
Mackerel is a source of Magnesium, Omega-3 EPA+DHA, Phosphorus, Protein, Selenium, B12, B6. These are the authorised wordings from the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register for those nutrients, the only health claims anyone may make about this food.
Magnesium
- Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
- Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance.
- Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
A mineral over 300 enzymes depend on — it relaxes muscles after contraction, steadies heart rhythm, and calms the nervous system.
Omega-3 EPA+DHA
- EPA and DHA contribute to the normal function of the heart. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of EPA and DHA.
- DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.
- DHA contributes to the maintenance of normal vision. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250 mg of DHA.
Long-chain omega-3 fats from marine foods. DHA is a building block of brain-cell membranes; together with EPA it supports heart rhythm, mood, and calming inflammation.
Phosphorus
- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
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