Fish
Tail
Rainbow 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 6.56 g
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.54 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.24 g
- Cholesterol 52.8 mg
- Sodium 79.9 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 21.3 g
- Water 72.8 g
- Energy 144 kcal
- Water 72.8 g
- Protein 21.3 g
- Fat 6.56 g
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.54 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.24 g
- Omega-3 1.69 g
- Vitamins 56.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.4 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.59 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 14 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 13.9 µg
- Vitamin E 1.73 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
- Minerals 351 mg
- Major Minerals 350 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 52.8 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.4 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.59 · vitamin-b6: 0.33 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 14 · vitamin-d: 13.9 · vitamin-e: 1.73 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·
Minerals
Tail meat is the primary lean muscle in lobster, crayfish, and many fish.
History
Rainbow Trout tails were everyday fare once prize mid-body cuts were taken.
Markets sold rainbow trout tails cheaper for stews and cakes.
Processors used rainbow trout tails in mince and budget packs.