Abstract
The study determined the nutrient composition of fresh water and marine
fish species in Mokwa Central Market. The fishes were de-gutted, washed
and cleaned and were oven dried at 1500C for 24 hours. Dried samples were
pack in neat nylon bag and transported to research laboratory for proximate
and mineral analysis. The results show that there were significant difference
(p<0.05) in the nutritional composition and mineral profile of the fresh water
and marine fishes. Results of this study also show that Oreochromisniloticus
and Heterotisniloticus have more nutrients among fresh water fishes than
even cat-fish that dominate aquaculture industry. The study
thereforerecommend that these fresh water fish species should be introduce
in Nigeria aquaculture industry because there were good source of nutrients
of public health significant and have the potential to improve nutritional
status of individual households.