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).