Prawn (കൊഞ്ച് or ചെമ്മീന്‍)


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 help to maintain healthy skin, teeth and bones because it contains rich in Calcium and vitamin E
  • 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:  



NutrientValue
Energy (Calories)76 Kcals/Calories
Energy (Kilojoules)321 KJ
Water79.2 g
Nitrogen2.82 g
Protein17.6 g
Fat0.6 g
Carbohydrates0.0 g
Starch0.0 g
Sugar0.0 g
Fibre0.0 g
Alcoholg/ml
Saturated fatty acids0.10 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids0.10 g
Trans fatty acidsg
Cholesterol(195.0) mg

VITAMINSMINERALS
NutrientValueNutrientValue
Retinol - Vitamin ATr mcgSodium190 mg
Carotene - Vitamin ATr mcgPotassium330 mg
Retinol EquivalentmcgCalcium79 mg
Vitamin DTr mcgMagnesium(34) mg
Vitamin E(2.85) mgPhosphorus180 mg
Vitamin K1mcgIron1.60 mg
Thiamin0.04 mgCopper(0.14) mg
Riboflavin(0.12) mgZinc1.5 mg
Niacin(0.5) mgChlorideN mg
Tryptophan3.8 mgManganese(0.01) mcg
Niacin EquivalentmgSelenium(16) mcg
Vitamin B6(0.05) mgIodine(21) mcg
Vitamin B12(7.0) mcg
FolateN mcg
Pantothenate(0.18) mg
Biotin(1.0) mcg
Vitamin CTr mg