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Sprats
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 172 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 2.2 g 11%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 200 mg 9%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 60 µg 7%
- Vitamin D 13 µg 65%
- Vitamin E 0.51 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 3 mg 19%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.71 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.27 mg 16%
- Biotin (B7) 4 µg 13%
- Vitamin B12 7 µg 292%
Minerals
- Calcium 97 mg 7%
- Iron 1.1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 37 mg 9%
- Phosphorus 240 mg 19%
- Potassium 320 mg 7%
- Zinc 1.7 mg 15%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 10 µg 18%
- Iodine 64 µg 43%
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Questions about Sprats
How do you cook fresh sprats?
Pat them dry, season and dust lightly with flour, then fry in a little oil over medium-high heat for about 2–3 minutes per side, until crisp and cooked through. Small sprats are often cooked whole; remove the heads and guts first if you prefer.
Do you eat the bones in sprats?
The bones of small, cooked or tinned sprats are usually soft enough to eat. In larger fresh fish, the backbone may be more noticeable, so you can lift it out after cooking.
What do you serve with sprats?
Smoked sprats are especially good on buttered rye bread, with sliced onion or a squeeze of lemon. Fresh fried sprats also go well with boiled potatoes, salad or a sharp pickled vegetable.
How should you store fresh sprats?
Keep fresh sprats covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook them within one to two days of buying. To keep them longer, freeze them promptly in an airtight container and thaw them in the fridge before cooking.
Can you eat sprats straight from the tin?
Yes: tinned sprats are already cooked, so you can eat them cold on toast or add them to a salad. If you heat them, warm them gently so they do not break apart.
Are sprats and sardines the same fish?
No. Sprats are small fish from the herring family, while sardines are a different group of small oily fish; the names can be used loosely for small tinned fish, so the species may differ between products.
Are sprats nutritious?
Sprats provide 18 g of protein per 100 g and are high in vitamin D and vitamin B12. A 100 g portion contains 172 kcal.
Can you eat sprats raw?
Do not eat fresh sprats raw unless they have been specifically prepared for raw consumption; freezing intended to control parasites must follow the right time and temperature. Cooking them thoroughly is the straightforward choice.
Source: CoFID (UK) 16-218 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
