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Freshwater Eel: Nutrition and who it suits

Freshwater eel is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 108 kcal and 20.4 g of protein. One serving is one small portion (100 g), about 108 kcal.

Freshwater Eel

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy108 kcal
Protein20.4 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat2.6 g
Zinc2.2 mg
Potassium450 mg
Magnesium42.5 mg

Where its calories come from

78%22%
  • Protein 78%
  • Carbohydrate 0%
  • Fat 22%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of freshwater eel?

About 108 kcal for one small portion (100 g), and about 216 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

44%Protein
20.4 g
17%Zinc
2.2 mg
14%Potassium
450 mg
11%Magnesium
42.5 mg
5%Iron
1.5 mg
5%Calcium
53 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code S003. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is freshwater eel good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

18.9 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Menopause

Good choice

20.4 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

Weight lossGood choice18.9 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceAlmost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
MenopauseGood choice20.4 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

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