Bengal Carp (Katla)

Bengal Carp (Katla)

 

Bengal Carp (Katla)

 

Katla is a freshwater fish. Katla is a commonly consumed oily fish, high in protein and essential fatty acids. It attains a weight upto 2 kilograms. Nutritional facts of Katla per 100 grams:

 

Calories

162

Protein 

23 grams

Omega 3

902 mg

Omega 6

663 mg

Cholesterol

84 mg

Sodium

63 mg

Potassium

427 mg

Calcium

52 mg

Vitamin A

1% of RDI

Vitamin B6

12% of RDI

Vitamin B12

24% of RDI

Vitamin C

9% of RDI

 

The omega 3 to omega 6 ratio of katla is very good. It is a moderate mercury containing fish, safe to eat. Mercury content of katla is 0.09-0.29 ppm (moderate level).