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    Ocean perch Facts and nutritional value

    By s mJanuary 5, 2017Updated:June 18, 2017No Comments6 Mins Read
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    Sebastes alutus (Ocean Perch), belonging to genus Sebastes and family Sebastidae, has other common names such as Pacific rockfish, Red bream, Rose fish, Red perch, Pacific ocean perch and Rock Cod. It is widely found in North Pacific from Southern California (Pacific Rim, Northern Honshū, Japan and Bering Sea). It is plenty in Northern British Columbia, Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska. Pacific Ocean Perch has compressed body and head which measures about 53 cm (21.2 inches) long. It usually weighs about 4.5 lb. (2.05 kg). The body is deep red with brown, olive green or black patches in body. It has thick, strong and gelatinous skin with pinkish flesh. The cooked Ocean perch has delicate, mild and sweet flavor. It lives from 100 to 200 years. In Alaska, the female fish lays upto 10000 to 300000 of eggs that hatch from April to May. The predators for Ocean Perch are Pacific halibut,sablefish, sperm whales, seabirds, other rockfish, lingcod, demersal fish and salmon.

    Nutritional value

    Raw Ocean perch of 85 grams covers 70.61 g of moisture, 67 calories, 13.01 g of protein, 1.31 g of total lipid fat and 1.02 g of ash. It also grants 1.27 µg of Vitamin B12, 24.3 µg of selenium, 1.244 g of lysine, 0.615 g of isoleucine, 0.16 g of tryptophan, 0.598 g of threonine, 211 mg of phosphorus, 0.63 g of valine, 1.053 g of leucine, 13.01 g of protein, 0.271 g of histidine, 244 mg of sodium and 55.2 mg of choline.

    Health Benefits of Ocean perch

    Ocean perch is loaded with various amounts of nutrients, protein and vitamins that provides enormous health benefits. It could be added to the diet in terms of soups, stews, chowders by boiling or deep frying. Health benefits provided by the consumption of Ocean perch are discussed below:

    1. Formation of bones

    The phosphorus is essential for the bone and teeth health. Along with calcium it helps to maintain strong bones. It also promotes the gum health as well as tooth enamel. It also provides relief from loss of mineral density or bone loss such as osteoporosis. The study shows that phosphorus has link with the maintenance of heart health and prevention of cardiovascular ailments. (1) (2)

    1. Digestive health

    Phosphorus helps to facilitate digestion. Niacin and riboflavin helps to metabolize energy to the response systems. It also assists to clear constipation, indigestion, diarrhea and promote bowel movements. It also eliminates toxins from the body besides recycling from the kidneys. (3)

    1. Lowers fatigue

    It treats the health conditions such as numbness, muscle weakness and fatigue. Experts recommend about 1200 mg of phosphorus for adults. The adequate amount of phosphorus cures sexual weakness, frigidity, loss of libido, impotence and sperm motility. (4)

    1. Brain health

    Phosphorus is vital for the brain cells to perform the various functions. The adequate amount of phosphorus enhances brain function as well as cognitive development and growth. The study shows that deficiency of phosphorus enhances chances of cognitive malfunction and health conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. (5)

    1. Muscle health

    Protein has vital role in the coordination and contraction of muscles. It is present in the muscle tissues that provide the structure to the muscles. It is essential for the formation of balance between breakdown of muscle proteins and rate of muscle protein synthesis. (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

    1. Enhance immunity

    It is essential for the formation of strong immunity power. With the help of self-defense mechanism, the body prevents itself from various diseases and infections. The antibodies eliminate foreign elements such as antigens in the body and deactivate it. (11) 

    1. Reduce cholesterol

    The high intake of niacin lowers the LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol from the body. It also prevents thickening of artery walls and the conditions such as atherosclerosis.

    1. Treat diabetes

    Vitamin B3 helps to cure diabetes and high level of blood sugar. Niacin helps to control level of HBA1C in diabetic patients.

    Precautions                                                                                                 

    • One should consume it moderately.
    • Pregnant women and health ailments people should consult doctor before consuming.

    How to Eat         

    • Usually it is grilled, barbecued, poached, shallow fried, baked and steamed.
    • In Asian style, it is steamed whole.
    • It is added to soups, stews and chowders.

    Other Facts        

    They are slow growing species.

    Ocean Perch Facts

    When Pacific Ocean Perch becomes mature, its color becomes deep red with brown, olive green and black patches on upper part of the body. Those perch which live in deep water are dark red in color. The adult have also black patches on its skin. Young have silver to while below lateral line. They are elongated more but the color of fin is not dark.

    Ocean perch Facts and nutritional value Quick Facts
    Name: Ocean perch Facts and nutritional value
    Scientific Name: Sebastes alutus
    Origin It is widely found in North Pacific from Southern California (Pacific rim, Northern Honshū, Japan and Bering Sea). It is plenty in Northern British Columbia, Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska.
    Colors Deep red with brown, olive green or black patches
    Shapes Compressed body and head; Length: 53 cm (21.2 inches)
    Flesh colors Pinkish
    Calories 48 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Vitamin B-12 (35.83%)
    Selenium (31.45%)
    Lysine (26.47%)
    Isoleucine (26.14%)
    Tryptophan (25.68%)


    Health benefits Formation of bones, Digestive health, Lowers fatigue, Brain health, Muscle health
    Name Ocean perch Facts and nutritional value
    Scientific Name Sebastes alutus
    Native It is widely found in North Pacific from Southern California (Pacific rim, Northern Honshū, Japan and Bering Sea). It is plenty in Northern British Columbia, Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska.
    Common/English Name Pacific rockfish, Red bream, Rose fish, Red perch, Pacific ocean perch, Rock Cod
    Name in Other Languages French: Grande sébaste;
    Italian: Sebaste;
    German: Flachsee-Rotbarsch;
    Spanish: Gallineta;
    Japanese: Menuke;
    Habitat Saltwater
    Lifespan 100-200 years
    Shape & size Compressed body and head; Length: 53 cm (21.2 inches)
    Weight 4.5 lb. (2.05 kg)
    Color Deep red with brown, olive green or black patches
    Flesh color Pinkish
    Skin Thick, strong, gelatinous
    Flavor/aroma Delicate, mild, sweet
    Predator Pacific halibut, sablefish, sperm whales, seabirds, other rockfish, lingcod, demersal fish, salmon
    Major Nutritions Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 0.86 µg (35.83%)
    Selenium, Se 17.3 µg (31.45%)
    Lysine 0.885 g (26.47%)
    Isoleucine 0.437 g (26.14%)
    Tryptophan 0.113 g (25.68%)
    Threonine 0.425 g (24.15%)
    Phosphorus, P 150 mg (21.43%)
    Valine 0.449 g (21.26%)
    Leucine 0.749 g (20.27%)
    Protein 9.26 g (18.52%)
    Health Benefits
    • Formation of bones
    • Digestive health
    • Lowers fatigue
    • Brain health
    • Muscle health
    • Enhance immunity
    • Reduce cholesterol
    • Treat diabetes
    Calories in 1 fillet (50 gm) 48 Kcal
    Precautions        
    • One should consume it in limited quantity.
    • Pregnant women and health ailments people should consult doctor for its consumption.
    How to Eat
    • It is grilled, barbecued, poached, shallow fried, baked and steamed.
    • In Asian style, it is steamed.
    • It is also added in soups, stews and chowders.
    Other Facts They are known as slow growing species.

     

    References:

    http://www.fishfiles.com.au/knowing/species/finfish/ocean_perch/Pages/Ocean-Perch.aspx 

    http://www.seafoodsource.com/seafoodhandbook/finfish/perch-atlantic-ocean

    https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vitamins/vitamin-b3-or-niacin.html

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    Ocean perch Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Sebastes alutus

    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Kingdom Animalia
    Subkingdom Bilateria
    Infrakingdom Deuterostomia
    Phylum Chordata
    Subphylum Vertebrata
    Infraphylum Gnathostomata
    Superorder Acanthopterygii
    Order Scorpaeniformes
    Suborder Scorpaenoidei
    Family Sebastidae
    Genus Sebastes
    Species Sebastes alutus
    Superclass Osteichthyes
    Class Actinopterygii
    Sub Class Neopterygii
    Infraclass Teleostei
    • Dry heat
    • Raw
    Nutritional value of Fish, ocean perch, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat
    Serving Size:1 fillet, 50 g

    Calories 48 Kcal. Calories from Fat 8.46 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 37.12 g N/D
    Energy 48 Kcal N/D
    Energy 200 kJ N/D
    Protein 9.26 g 18.52%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.94 g 2.69%
    Ash 0.8 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 17 mg 1.70%
    Iron, Fe 0.14 mg 1.75%
    Magnesium, Mg 14 mg 3.33%
    Phosphorus, P 150 mg 21.43%
    Potassium, K 113 mg 2.40%
    Sodium, Na 174 mg 11.60%
    Zinc, Zn 0.17 mg 1.55%
    Copper, Cu 0.013 mg 1.44%
    Manganese, Mn 0.007 mg 0.30%
    Selenium, Se 17.3 µg 31.45%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.023 mg 1.92%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.029 mg 2.23%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.608 mg 3.80%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.164 mg 3.28%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.042 mg 3.23%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 5 µg 1.25%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 5 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 5 µg N/D
    Choline 39.3 mg 7.15%
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 0.86 µg 35.83%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 8 µg 1.14%
    Vitamin A, IU 22 IU N/D
    Retinol 8 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.46 mg 3.07%
    Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.7 µg N/D
    Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 0.7 µg N/D
    Vitamin D 29 IU N/D
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.1 µg 0.08%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.165 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.001 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.036 g N/D
    pentadecanoic acid (15:00) 0.003 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.093 g N/D
    Margaric acid (heptadecanoic acid) 17:00 0.002 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.028 g N/D
    Arachidic acid 20:00 (Eicosanoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.287 g N/D
    Myristoleic acid 14:1 (tetradecenoic acid) 0.001 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.047 g N/D
    Heptadecenoic acid 17:1 0.007 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.114 g N/D
    Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid) 0.092 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.018 g N/D
    Nervonic acid (Tetracosenoic acid) 24:1 c 0.009 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.184 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.019 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0.009 g N/D
    18:04 0.005 g N/D
    20:2 n-6 c,c 0.003 g N/D
    20:3 undifferentiated 0.004 g N/D
    20:4 undifferentiated 0.005 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.037 g N/D
    22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.006 g N/D
    22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.093 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total trans 0.005 g N/D
    Cholesterol 32 mg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.113 g 25.68%
    Threonine 0.425 g 24.15%
    Isoleucine 0.437 g 26.14%
    Leucine 0.749 g 20.27%
    Lysine 0.885 g 26.47%
    Methionine 0.295 g N/D
    Cystine 0.097 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.386 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.329 g N/D
    Valine 0.449 g 21.26%
    Arginine 0.613 g N/D
    Histidine 0.193 g 15.67%
    Alanine 0.544 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 0.942 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 1.458 g N/D
    Glycine 0.408 g N/D
    Proline 0.318 g N/D
    Serine 0.38 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

    Nutritional value of Fish, ocean perch, Atlantic, raw
    Serving Size:3 oz,  85 g

    Calories 67 Kcal. Calories from Fat 11.79 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 70.61 g N/D
    Energy 67 Kcal N/D
    Energy 282 kJ N/D
    Protein 13.01 g 26.02%
    Total Fat (lipid) 1.31 g 3.74%
    Ash 1.02 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 24 mg 2.40%
    Iron, Fe 0.19 mg 2.38%
    Magnesium, Mg 20 mg 4.76%
    Phosphorus, P 211 mg 30.14%
    Potassium, K 159 mg 3.38%
    Sodium, Na 244 mg 16.27%
    Zinc, Zn 0.25 mg 2.27%
    Copper, Cu 0.018 mg 2.00%
    Manganese, Mn 0.009 mg 0.39%
    Selenium, Se 24.3 µg 44.18%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.034 mg 2.83%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.041 mg 3.15%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.854 mg 5.34%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.231 mg 4.62%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.062 mg 4.77%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 8 µg 2.00%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 8 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 8 µg N/D
    Choline 55.2 mg 10.04%
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 1.27 µg 52.92%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 10 µg 1.43%
    Vitamin A, IU 34 IU N/D
    Retinol 10 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.65 mg 4.33%
    Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 1 µg N/D
    Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 1 µg N/D
    Vitamin D 41 IU N/D
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.1 µg 0.08%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.232 g N/D
    Lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) 12:00 0.002 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.051 g N/D
    pentadecanoic acid (15:00) 0.003 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.132 g N/D
    Margaric acid (heptadecanoic acid) 17:00 0.003 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.039 g N/D
    Arachidic acid 20:00 (Eicosanoic acid) 0.002 g N/D
    Behenic acid (docosanoic acid) 22:00 0.001 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.404 g N/D
    Myristoleic acid 14:1 (tetradecenoic acid) 0.002 g N/D
    15:01 0.001 g N/D
    16:1 undifferentiated 0.065 g N/D
    16:1 c 0.064 g N/D
    16:1 t 0.002 g N/D
    17:01 0.01 g N/D
    18:1 undifferentiated 0.16 g N/D
    18:1 c 0.157 g N/D
    18:1 t 0.003 g N/D
    20:01 0.13 g N/D
    22:1 undifferentiated 0.025 g N/D
    22:1 c 0.024 g N/D
    24:1 c 0.012 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.258 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.027 g N/D
    18:2 n-6 c,c 0.023 g N/D
    18:2 CLAs 0.002 g N/D
    18:2 t not further defined 0.003 g N/D
    18:3 undifferentiated 0.014 g N/D
    18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA) 0.013 g N/D
    18:3 n-6 c,c,c 0.001 g N/D
    18:04 0.007 g N/D
    20:2 n-6 c,c 0.003 g N/D
    20:3 undifferentiated 0.007 g N/D
    20:3 n-6 0.003 g N/D
    20:4 undifferentiated 0.008 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.053 g N/D
    22:04 0.001 g N/D
    22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.009 g N/D
    22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.13 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total trans 0.008 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic 0.004 g N/D
    Cholesterol 44 mg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.16 g 36.36%
    Threonine 0.598 g 33.98%
    Isoleucine 0.615 g 36.78%
    Leucine 1.053 g 28.49%
    Lysine 1.244 g 37.20%
    Methionine 0.415 g N/D
    Cystine 0.136 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.542 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.462 g N/D
    Valine 0.63 g 29.83%
    Arginine 0.861 g N/D
    Histidine 0.271 g 22.00%
    Alanine 0.766 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 1.324 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 2.05 g N/D
    Glycine 0.575 g N/D
    Proline 0.446 g N/D
    Serine 0.535 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

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