Butterfish

Butterfish

Butterfish, or Peprilus Triacanthus, is an Atlantic species native to the northeastern coast of the United states. It is also known as skipjack and the dollarfish. Butterfish is a small fish, with a mature weight of only 1 pound. It has a rich flavor and delicate texture

Cooking Butterfish:
The cooking method and ingredients that you use help to determine whether butterfish is fattening. Steamed, grilled or baked butterfish with no added fat is lower in calories than fried fish with butter, oil or shortening. Breading your fish adds more calories from the breadcrumbs, egg wash and any other ingredients you use. Another factor in whether butterfish is fattening is what you eat with it. Fried butterfish on a sandwich with cheese, a high-calorie dressing and a side of potato chips is more fattening than grilled butterfish with a side of steamed broccoli.

Calories:
Butterfish is not likely to be a fattening food because it is not very high in calories. A 3-ounce serving of steamed, baked or grilled butterfish has 159 calories. To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn. High-calorie foods are often rich in added sugars or fats; examples include fried foods, sweets, baked goods and fatty meats.

Effects of Protein:
The protein in butterfish makes it less likely to contribute to weight gain. Each 3-ounce serving of butterfish provides 19 grams of protein, or 38 percent of the recommended daily intake. Protein slows down the emptying of food from the stomach so that you feel full for longer after a meal. That means you may feel less hungry at the next meal and eat fewer calories.

Comparison to Other Protein Sources:
A serving of butterfish has 9 grams of fat, while some high-protein foods, such as egg whites, skinless chicken breast and beans, are nearly fat-free. However, butterfish is lower in calories and fat than fatty meats such as steak, bacon, dark-meat poultry with the skin, and sausages. Butterfish is not likely to be fattening if you eat it in moderation.

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