The conger eel is a semi-fat fish, which provides around 107 calories per 100 grams of edible portion.
The amount of proteins is not very high, but they have all the essential amino acids (proteins of high biological value).
The conger eel also provides vitamins of group B:
– B1 (thiamine): whose content is high compared to other fish. This vitamin is important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, in the functioning of the heart, muscles and the nervous system.
– B2 (riboflavin): provides significant amounts. This vitamin works together with other B vitamins, it is important for body growth, red blood cell production and energy production.
It also contains, although in more modest amounts, vitamin D, necessary for the absorption of calcium and for the maintenance of calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood.
Although the one that stands out the most is vitamin A, the fish being the richest in this vitamin behind elvers (and eels). It is also known as retinol and is important in the maintenance of tissues, mucous membranes, bones and teeth, it also promotes good vision and produces the pigments of the retina.
Regarding the mineral contribution, magnesium and phosphorus stand out, although in amounts similar to those of other fish.