Cod, flesh only, poached in milk, butter and salt added

Cod is a white fish. The figures here describe the flesh of cod fillets poached in milk, with butter and salt added. This preparation mainly provides protein, with a small amount of fat, and also supplies minerals including iodine and selenium. Per 100g, it contains 21g of protein, 1.1g of fat, 120µg of iodine and 33µg of selenium.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Iodine supports the production of thyroid hormones, which help regulate metabolism. The added butter and salt contribute to the fat and salt content, which may be relevant for people monitoring these nutrients. Full nutritional figures, including saturated fat and salt, are in the tables below.