Wild Whole Shad - 3lb avg
Shad is a rich and oily dark meat fish with a pronounced flavor that is delicious; rich and fatty, with a silky texture.
Shad look very much like plump, silver-green herring. They do have a lot of bones, so you might want to opt for our boned fillets.
Shad is very healthy to eat! This is a fish rich in fatty Omega 3s and a great source of protein. Shad are also plentiful in B vitamins, vitamin A, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, zinc, etc. The health benefits of eating shad are quite extensive. Eating just two servings of fatty fish, like shad, a week can significantly reduce your risk of dying from heart disease.
- The maximum reported age for American Shad is 13 years.
- The Latin name for the American Shad means “delicious.”
- Shad is typically only harvested from February to May.
- Shad is a member of the herring family.
Calories
167
Protein (g)
14
Serving Size
3 oz
Sodium (mg)
43 | 2
Calories from Fat
N/A
Saturated Fat
N/A
Cholesterol (mg)
64 | 21
Total Carbohydrate (g)
0 | 0
Calcium
4
Total Fat (g)
12
Iron
5
Vitamin A
2
Omega 3 (mg)
2251
Vitamin C
0
Potassium
326 | 9
Calories:
167
Serving Size:
3 oz
Calories from Fat:
N/A
Cholesterol (mg)
64 | 21
Calcium
4
Iron
5
Omega 3 (mg)
2251
Potassium
326 | 9
Protein (g)
14
Sodium (mg)
43 | 2
Saturated Fat
N/A
Total Carbohydrate (g)
0 | 0
Total Fat (g)
12
Vitamin A
2
Vitamin C
0
Info Source: Self.com