Prawns come only from freshwater and are larger and meatier than the commonly available shrimp. It Have rich nutritional benefits. Also rich in Omega 3 Fatty acid. Which keep your heart health
Prawn is a common name for small aquatic crustaceans with an
exoskeleton and ten legs (which is a member of the order decapoda). Prawn make
for a great snack, and even serve as a wonderful option for mains when teamed
with boiled or stir-fried vegetables. Prawns are low in calories and high in
protein, which makes them a good diet plan. Omega 3 fatty acids in prawn is good for the heart. It
prevents the heart from diseases and also circulatory problems. These fatty
acids lowers triglyceride level which is why prawns are healthy for the heart.
Prawn Contains protein, vitamin D, vitamin B3, and zinc,
prawns are an excellent carbohydrate-free food. It will help to reduce the
weight. The high levels of zinc are also beneficial since zinc is one way to
increase the levels of circulating leptin in the body. Leptin is a hormone that
plays a key role in regulating the body's fat storage, appetite, and energy
expenditure in the body. Insufficient leptin levels are the primary cause of
food cravings and overeating. It also has high levels of iodine, which helps in
controlling the basal metabolic rate.
Health Benefits Of Prawn:
- Prawns provides a complete protein, which means it includes all nine amino acids in the right proportion for the body to function properly. In fact, 100 grams of prawns contains about 25 grams of protein
- Prawns contain higher than average amounts of cholesterol, they do not lead to higher cholesterol levels in the body due to their healthy fat profile. This is because they contain almost three times more Omega 3 Fatty Acid than they do Omega 6 Fatty Acid. Studies have shown that foods with high amounts of Omega 3 are associated with reduced risk of heart attacks and lower blood pressure. In fact, the cholesterol contained in prawns is vital for a healthy diet
- Prawns helps build strong bones because they contain phosphorous, copper and magnesium
- Prawns contains selenium which prevents the growth of cancer cells therefore protecting the body from cancer.
- The fatty acids in prawns reduces and prevents the body against Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Nutritional Facts:
Nutrient | Value |
---|---|
Energy (Calories) | 76 Kcals/Calories |
Energy (Kilojoules) | 321 KJ |
Water | 79.2 g |
Nitrogen | 2.82 g |
Protein | 17.6 g |
Fat | 0.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 0.0 g |
Starch | 0.0 g |
Sugar | 0.0 g |
Fibre | 0.0 g |
Alcohol | g/ml |
Saturated fatty acids | 0.10 g |
Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.10 g |
Trans fatty acids | g |
Cholesterol | (195.0) mg |
VITAMINS | MINERALS | ||
---|---|---|---|
Nutrient | Value | Nutrient | Value |
Retinol - Vitamin A | Tr mcg | Sodium | 190 mg |
Carotene - Vitamin A | Tr mcg | Potassium | 330 mg |
Retinol Equivalent | mcg | Calcium | 79 mg |
Vitamin D | Tr mcg | Magnesium | (34) mg |
Vitamin E | (2.85) mg | Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Vitamin K1 | mcg | Iron | 1.60 mg |
Thiamin | 0.04 mg | Copper | (0.14) mg |
Riboflavin | (0.12) mg | Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Niacin | (0.5) mg | Chloride | N mg |
Tryptophan | 3.8 mg | Manganese | (0.01) mcg |
Niacin Equivalent | mg | Selenium | (16) mcg |
Vitamin B6 | (0.05) mg | Iodine | (21) mcg |
Vitamin B12 | (7.0) mcg | ||
Folate | N mcg | ||
Pantothenate | (0.18) mg | ||
Biotin | (1.0) mcg | ||
Vitamin C | Tr mg |