Fish

Ventral

Ventral fillet section is the lower side of the albacore fillet toward the belly—slightly softer and oilier than dorsal meat. Good for moist cookery and richer mouthfeel without committing only the thin belly strip. Suitable for grilling and oil-poaching. Trim any dark bloodline for milder flavour. Pair with bright acids to cut richness.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

FlakedGrilledOil PoachedSeared

Traits

Lower Side FilletMildMoistSlightly OilierSlightly RichSoft Grain

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 131

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 5.18 g
Saturated Fat 0.98 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.03 g
Cholesterol 55.4 mg
Sodium 77.2 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 19.7 g
Water 67.8 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 131 kcal
Water 67.8 g
Protein 19.7 g
Fat 5.18 g
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 2.03 g
  - Omega-3 0.81 g
Vitamins 39.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.9 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.68 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.38 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 11.2 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.4 µg
- Vitamin E 0.55 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 413 mg
- Major Minerals 411 mg
  - Calcium 52 mg
  - Sodium 77.2 mg
  - Potassium 282 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Cholesterol 55.4 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.1 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.15 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.9 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.68 · vitamin-b6: 0.38 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 11.2 · vitamin-d: 1.4 · vitamin-e: 0.55 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 77.21 · Potassium: 282 · Calcium: 52 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Ventral of Albacore: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1950

Fillet maps distinguished ventral tuna meat for different pack styles.

2000

Chefs chose ventral sections when a moister seared portion was wanted.