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Nutrient Analysis of Fish

This survey provides information on the nutrient data composition for fish and fish products.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 22 March 2013

Applies to England

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This survey analysed the nutrition composition of a range of fish and fish based products, including different types of oily and white fish, shellfish, canned fish, fish fingers, scampi and fish pie.

Samples were analysed for energy and a range of nutrients including fat, fatty acids, protein, carbohydrate, fibre and a full range of vitamins and minerals.

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• eggs
• fruit and vegetables
• processed foods
• biscuits, buns, cakes and pastries

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Published 22 March 2013