Ayu Plecoglossus altivelis a type of fish native to the cost of Hokkaido Japan and other East Asian nations such as Korea, China, and Taiwan that migrates to and from the ocean throughout the year.
Ayu are said to spawn in the fail leaving the river waters in the set of winter leaving for the ocean. In the spring, mature Ayu sweetfish return to their spawning ground to spawn a new generation of ayu.
The main harvesting ground for Ayu is said to be in Lake Biwa, Gifu prefecture, and near Hiroshima. For this reason cuisine featuring ayu coming out of Gifu is most celebrated.
Many dishes that include ayu are Shioage, sweet boiled fish, Miso baked dishes, and tempura.
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Additional Facts for Ayu
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Water Content
72 (%)
Refuse
50 (%)
Nutrition facts for Ayu (1fish small edible part 150g)
Nutrition info displayed such as percent meal value and PFC balance scales are based on a 1800 calorie diet for women between ages 18 and 29 years old weighing around 112 pounds and daily nutritional requirements.
【Calories and Macronutrient Composition】
(Percent Meal Value)
Energy
228 Cal
536~751Cal
Protein
26.7g (106.8 Cal)
15~34g
Fat
11.85g (106.65 Cal)
13~20g
Carbohydrate
0.9g (3.6 Cal)
75~105g
【PFC Balance】
The calories in Ayu per 150g(1fish small edible part) is 228 calories. Ayu is calculated to be 152Cal per 100 grams making 80Cal equivalent to 52.63g with 26.7g of mostly protein、11.85g of fat、0.9g of carbohydrates in 150g while being rich in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D and Vitamin B12.
Vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and sodium content for 150g (1fish small edible part) of Ayu
【Vitamin】
(Percent Meal Value)
Vitamin A Retinol Equivalent
82.5μg
221μgRE
Vitamin D
12μg
1.8μg
Vitamin E Alpha Tocopherol
7.5mg
2.2mg
Vitamin B1
0.23mg
0.32mg
Vitamin B2
0.21mg
0.36mg
Niacin
5.25mg
3.48mgNE
Vitamin B6
0.42mg
0.35mg
Vitamin B12
3.9μg
0.8μg
Folate
42μg
80μg
Pantothenic Acid
1.83mg
1.5mg
Vitamin C
3mg
33mg
【Mineral】
(Percent Meal Value)
Sodium
82.5mg
~1000mg
Potassium
540mg
833mg
Calcium
375mg
221mg
Magnesium
36mg
91.8mg
Phosphorus
480mg
381mg
Iron
1.2mg
3.49mg
Zinc
1.35mg
3mg
Copper
0.08mg
0.24mg
【Other】
(Percent Meal Value)
Sodium Chloride Equivalent
0.15g
~2.5g
Fatty acid composition in 150g (1fish small edible part) of Ayu
【Fatty Acids】
(Percent Meal Value)
Saturated Fatty Acids
3.66g
3g~4.7g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
3.72g
~6.2g
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
2.1g
3g~8.3g
Total Fatty Acids
9.51g
N3 Polyunsaturated
1.23g
N6 Polyunsaturated
0.87g
Oleic Acid
2100mg
Linoleic Acid
795mg
Alpha Linolenic Acid
87mg
(Percent Meal Value)
Octadecatrienoic Acid
55.5mg
Icosadienoic Acid
7.5mg
DGLA (Dihomo-γ-linolenic acid)
18mg
Icosatetraenoic Acid
33mg
Arachidonic Acid
42mg
Icosapentaenoic Acid
270mg
Docosapentaenoic Acid N3
129mg
Docosahexaenoic Acid
660mg
Amino acid composition in 150g (1fish small edible part) of Ayu
【Amino Acids】
(Percent Meal Value)
Isoleucine
1080mg
Leucine
1950mg
Lysine
2400mg
Sulfur Containing Amino Acid Total
1080mg
Aromatic Amino Acid Total
1950mg
Threonine
1140mg
Tryptophan
300mg
Valine
1245mg
Histidine
720mg
(Percent Meal Value)
Arginine
1650mg
Alanine
1650mg
Aspartic Acid
2550mg
Glutamic Acid
3600mg
Glycine
1500mg
Proline
1065mg
Serine
1065mg
Amino Acid Total
25500mg
Ammonia
375mg
*Note that do to rounding some nutrient values are shown as not contained in some cases.
*Calculated assuming a 1800 calorie diet of a normal women age 18 to 29 around 112 pounds weight.
*The exact vitamin and mineral content may depend on the method of cooking preparation, transportation method, and processed used for long term storage, collectively.
*Calculated calorie results may vary within a margin of several calories.
12 ways to Burn 228Cal
Ayu:Aerobic exercise duration required to burn 228 calories per 150g (1fish small edible part)
Walking86min
Jogging52min
Cycling / Biking / Spinning32min
Jumping Rope26min
Stretching103min
Climbing Steps29min
Vacuuming73min
Cleaning Bath Tub68min
Water Walking64min
Swimming32min
Aerobics40min
Boxercising43min
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