Health and Nutrition
For most people, choosing a healthy and nutritious diet is becoming increasingly essential. Therefore, our members are dedicated to complying with the highest standards of sustainability and food safety every day, in order to deliver the superior quality and freshness of Chilean salmon to markets world-wide, which is renowned for its delicious taste, attractive color and soft texture.
Salmon is low in calories and contains high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids (DHA and EPA), Omega 6, nutrients and proteins. It also has high concentrations of vitamins A, B6-B3, D and K, and essential minerals such as selenium, zinc, potassium, iodine and phosphorus.
SALMON'S BENEFITS
Scientific research has revealed the main health benefits of consuming salmon.
It improves the body's defenses
It benefits women’s health during gestation and lactation
It improves children’s cognitive and visual functions
It reduces the risk of neurological diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
It helps to regulate blood pressure and maintain an active metabolism
It decreases the volume of triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood
It prevents thromboses from occurring and reduces cardiovascular risks
It improves lung performance and reduces asthma
It has beneficial effects on inflammatory diseases, such as the bowel and skin inflammation, and rheumatoid arthritis
It has beneficial effects on inflammatory diseases, such as the bowel and skin inflammation, and rheumatoid arthritis
It is beneficial for the treatment and prevention of certain mental disorders, mainly depression.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Scientific research has revealed the main health benefits of consuming salmon.
| Energy | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein (g) | 18,4 |
| Fats (g) | 12 |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 2,6 |
| Monounsaturated fat (g) | 5 |
| Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 3,28 |
| Omega 3 (n3) | 2,25 |
| Omega 6 (n6) | 0,52 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 70 |
| Carbohydrates | 0 |