Sea Bream Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Sea bream provides n-3 LC-PUFA (omega-3 fatty acids), which are well-established to support heart health by lowering blood pressure, reducing heart rate, and improving blood vessel function .
Consumption of oily fish like sea bream is linked to improved cardiovascular outcomes in children, with one systematic review noting that regular intake can positively influence intermediate markers like cholesterol and triglycerides .
The method of preparation significantly affects the mineral profile of sea bream; for example, smoking the fish can reduce its potassium content by approximately 33% and its calcium content by up to 63% compared to fresh fillets .
Early research suggests that the specific diet of farmed sea bream may influence its fatty acid profile and subsequent effects on human haemostatic markers (factors involved in blood clotting), though more research is needed to determine the clinical significance of these variations .

Interesting fact

In ancient Greece, the sea bream was considered sacred to Aphrodite, the goddess of love, due to its shimmering silver appearance and perceived beauty.

Standout nutrients

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Vitamin D

SUPER

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Vitamin B6

SUPER

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Selenium

ACE

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Niacin

102

kcal per 100g

Protein17.1g

Fat3.45g

Carbs0.60g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.20g

Monounsat2.46g

Saturated0.93g

Seasonality

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Diet

PescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Moderate

Sustainability varies significantly between wild-caught Mediterranean stocks and closed-system aquaculture.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 days

Keep in the coldest part of the fridge, ideally on ice.

Freeze

3–6 months

Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Effect of Differently Fed Farmed Gilthead Sea Bream Consumption on Platelet Aggregation and Circulating Haemostatic Markers among Apparently Healthy Adults: A Double-Blind Randomized Crossover Trial - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nutrient and Mineral Profile of Chosen Fresh and Smoked Fish - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nutritional Importance of Selected Fresh Fishes, Shrimps and Mollusks to Meet Compliance with Nutritional Guidelines of n-3 LC-PUFA Intake in Spain - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEAFOOD CONSUMPTION DURING CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE (UP TO 18 YEARS OF AGE) AND RISK OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE? - Seafood Consumption during Childhood and Adolescence and Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review - NCBI Bookshelf

[7]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Fish: Friend or Foe? • The Nutrition Source

[9]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

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