'World’s healthiest fish' scores 89 out of 100 and keeps you full for longer

We all know fish is among the healthiest foods you can consume — it's usually high in protein, filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. But there's reportedly one fish that trumps all in terms of its nutritional benefits.

Yep, this fish is the king of all fishes when it comes to health, according to BBC's list of world's most nutritious foods. Ocean perch fish has come in at number three on a list of the most nutritious foods you can eat, scoring 89 out of 100.

100g of the fish has just 79 calories but around 20 grams of protein, according to Facts.net. The deep-water fish is also known as rockfish and is low in saturated fats. And it doesn't stop there - the fish is an excellent source of:

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• Vitamin B12, crucial for nerve health and red blood cell production

• Vitamin D, aiding calcium absorption and bone health

• Selenium, a powerful antioxidant

• Phosphorus, promoting healthy bones and energy metabolism

Other healthy fishes that are well-known for their health benefits include salmon, which is lauded for its omega-3 fatty acid, which is vital as the body is unable to produce it on its own.

If you're looking to kick-start your health journey, earlier this month we reported on an under-appreciated vegetable that researches have hailed as the "healthiest vegetable on Earth" following research that revealed its exceptionally high concentration of vitamins and minerals. The Centre for Diseases and Control uses nutrition density scores to evaluate the vitamin and mineral content of foods.

While well-known healthy vegetables like spinach, chard, and beet greens score in the 80s, watercress is the only one to achieve a perfect score of 100. Jennifer Di Noia, an associate professor of sociology at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, clarified: "Higher-ranking foods provide more nutrients per calories."

And if you want to broaden your healthy eating even further, you'll find the "world's healthiest snack" here.