Mackerel is an excellent source of omega-3 fats, minerals and vitamin E.  It is a good choice for everyone seeking their weekly portions of oily fish. It is also one of the highest of fish in EPA and DHA – the two special omega-3 fats found in significant amounts in oily fish and fish livers. Many scientific papers provide the evidence that increased consumption confers many vital health benefits. Regular intake of fish oils protect us against heart disease and strokes by reducing inflammation and blood pressure, and improving the blood fat and cholesterol profile.

Mackerel consumption can ease the symptoms of Crohn’s disease, joint pain and arthritis.

100 g of mackerel contains

• 207  Kcalories
• 14 g fat
• 0.71 g EPA
• 1.1 g DHA
• 9.1 mg niacin
• 0.4 mg vitaminB6
• 8.8 mcg vitamin B12
• 363 mcg vitamin
• 1.5 mg vitamin E
• 317 mg  potassium
• 44.5 mcg selenium
• 77 mg magnesium
• 1.6 mg iron
• 0.6 mg zinc