Halibut Nutrition

Halibut nutrition

4 oz worth of halibut nutrition (uncooked):

113 cal;
23 gm protein (complete);
1.3 gm fat;
14 mg calcium;
239 mg phosphorus;
.8 mg iron;
61 mg sodium;
509 mg potassium;
500 units A;
.07 mg B-1;
.07 mg B-2;
9.4 mg niacin;
75 gm cholesterol.

An ocean fish, halibut derives its name from the Middle English words for “holy flatfish” because it was so easy to prepare and serve on holy days. An outstanding source of protein, it warrants serving on more occasions than holy days, since its protein is an aid to the maintenance of muscle tone, vigor, youthfulness, and energy, as well as aiding against ulcers, anemia of various types, reactions to some medicines, and breaking hair and nails. This protein is especially beneficial for dieters, as it helps to burn fat and acts as an aid against low blood sugar, water retention, flabby muscles, and the body stresses caused by a reducing diet. Halibut is one of the fish that provide a good amount of vitamin A, an aid to health, growth, and vitality, clear skin, normal eyesight, and essential for reproduction and during pregnancy and while breast feeding.