Hard to think of seafood without thinking of Arctic Charr! Sort of a cross between salmon and trout, our family has a preference for it, even over salmon. — T. Migel, Halifax, NS

Nutritional Info

Health Benefits

We all know that consumers have become more aware of the health benefits of fish and are demanding more choices when dining out. Nova Scotia Arctic Charr, like other fish, is a good source of protein and doesn’t have the high saturated fat that fatty meat products do. It is also high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Omega-3 fatty acids benefit the hearts of healthy people and those at high risk of — or who have — cardiovascular disease.
Nutritional Information:
A 3-5 ounce (100g) serving of Nova Scotia Arctic Charr contains:
  • 154 calories
  • 21 g of protein
  • 7 g of total fat
  • 2.7 g of Omega 3 and omega-6 fatty acids
  • 2.8 g of Monosaturated fats
  • 75% of the recommended daily intake of omega-3

 

Find out more about the health benefits of fish and Nova Scotia Arctic Charr by visiting some of the sites listed below, or download expanded health information here.

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