Fish
Belly
Arctic Char belly is the richer ventral strip—oilier than the loin, with moderate, even marbling in farmed fish. It browns well and stays moist under high heat. Grill, confit in oil, or slice for rich crudo if grade allows. Treat like premium trout/salmon hybrid—keep moist, skin crisps well. Yield is limited compared with loin.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat 2.29 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.81 g
- Cholesterol 54.2 mg
- Sodium 83.7 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 14.9 g
- Water 69.6 g
- Energy 168 kcal
- Water 69.6 g
- Protein 14.9 g
- Fat 12.1 g
- Saturated Fat 2.29 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.81 g
- Omega-3 1.93 g
- Vitamins 43.4 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.53 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.79 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 13.1 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.65 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 387 mg
- Major Minerals 386 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Cholesterol 54.2 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.12 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.53 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.79 · vitamin-b6: 0.45 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 13.1 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.65 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Belly cuts are intramuscular and subcutaneous fat-rich compared with loin.
History
Chefs separated arctic char belly for richer small portions.
Specialty counters sold trimmed arctic char belly for searing.