Do freshwater fish have fat?

Fish, in general, and most freshwater fish do not have any significant fat storage between and within muscle tissue as most mammals do. Fish tend to have moderately high-density oils in the tissues rather than the more solid fats we have come to know in pork, beef, and lamb. read more

Trout is higher in calories and fat than other freshwater fish, with one serving containing 162 calories, 7.2 g of fat and 22.6 g of protein. However, most of the fat in trout is heart-healthy unsaturated fat. Only 1.3 of the 7.2 g of fat is saturated fat. Trout is also lower in cholesterol than other freshwater fish, with 63 mg per serving. read more

Fatty fish typically are cold-water fish. You have many good choices when it comes to fatty fish. The American Dietetic Association recommends: Salmon; Tuna; Trout; Herring; Sardines; Mackerel; Three ounces of salmon alone offers about 1 gram of EPA and DHA. If these fish aren't to your taste, you can also try white fish such as halibut or trout. read more