Nutritional value of catfish
Catfish is a fish that contains about 20% protein. It is a relatively thin fish since it has only 10% of lipids at most. A serving of 100 grams of catfish provides about 160 calories.
But be careful, because the catfish is a freshwater fish highly bio-accumulator (like eel, barbel and bream). This means that he tends to absorb and concentrate in his body the chemical elements present in the water . If this is interesting from the point of view of certain nutrients and trace elements, it is much more harmful when they are toxic that are stored. The most commonly found toxicants are PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) and dioxins, which are industrial by-products. Thus, care should be taken not to eat catfish too often as it is likely to contain some of these toxins responsible for neurological and behavioral disorders in children and thyroid disorders in adults.
Catfish, a fish containing vitamins of group B
The catfish is essentially rich in vitamins of group B, in particular vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and vitamin B3 (or vitamin PP, or niacin). Vitamin B5 optimizes the use of energy produced through food . It is also involved in the manufacture of steroid hormones and neurotransmitters that can convey nerve messages. It also participates in the regulation of neurotransmitters and the renewal of cells of the skin, mucous membranes, hair and healing. The catfish also contains vitamin B3 with 150 mg per 100 g. This vitamin is involved in the formation of red blood cells, neurotransmitters and in the manufacture of sex hormones. It also plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. In particular, it makes it possible to reduce the blood level of triglycerides. In addition, it is involved in the transport of oxygen to the cells.

Catfish, a fish rich in minerals
The catfish is a fish particularly rich in minerals since it is bio-accumulator. It contains 35 mg of calcium , 18 mg of magnesium , 200 mg of potassium, 107 mg of phosphorus , 8 μg of iodine and 40 μg of selenium and 274 mg of sodium per 100 grams.
This fish also contains 0.24 mg of zinc , 0.21 mg of iron .
It is also properly provided with unsaturated fatty acids (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) including 140 mg of omega-6 and 30 mg of omega-3.