Fish
Tail
Brown Trout tail is the tapering rear—less fat, quicker cook, excellent for fishcakes and thrifty pans. Texture is slightly firmer near the fin structures. Poach and flake, or pan-sear with the thin end folded under. For whole tail-on pieces, shield the tip so it does not dry first.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 6.25 g
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.34 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.19 g
- Cholesterol 54.5 mg
- Sodium 78.3 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 22 g
- Water 72.8 g
- Energy 144 kcal
- Water 72.8 g
- Protein 22 g
- Fat 6.25 g
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.34 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.19 g
- Omega-3 1.68 g
- Vitamins 53.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.26 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.74 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.42 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.3 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 12.2 µg
- Vitamin E 1.51 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 372 mg
- Major Minerals 370 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 54.5 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.26 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.74 · vitamin-b6: 0.42 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.3 · vitamin-d: 12.2 · vitamin-e: 1.51 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Tail meat is the primary lean muscle in lobster, crayfish, and many fish.
History
Brown Trout tails were everyday fare once prize mid-body cuts were taken.
Markets sold brown trout tails cheaper for stews and cakes.
Processors used brown trout tails in mince and budget packs.