Fish

Loin

Barramundi loin is the thick upper back muscle—the densest, most uniform section for steaks and searing. Expect white, large moist flakes, mild and forgiving. This is the premium centre for high-heat cookery. Cut medallions or leave whole to roast. Australian and SE Asian icon; thrives skin-on grilled or steamed. Avoid cooking past the point where moisture leaves the grain; moderate moisture, not tuna-oily.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

Raw If Grade AllowsRoastedSearedSteaked

Traits

MeatyPremiumSteak SourceThickThick Back MuscleUniform

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 122

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 3.62 g
Saturated Fat 0.72 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.42 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.48 g
Cholesterol 55.5 mg
Sodium 79.8 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 22.3 g
Water 75.6 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 122 kcal
Water 75.6 g
Protein 22.3 g
Fat 3.62 g
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.42 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.48 g
  - Omega-3 0.59 g
Vitamins 42.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.43 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.77 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.8 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.63 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 381 mg
- Major Minerals 380 mg
  - Calcium 60 mg
  - Sodium 79.8 mg
  - Potassium 240 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 55.5 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.43 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.77 · vitamin-b6: 0.44 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.8 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.63 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 79.8 · Potassium: 240 · Calcium: 60 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

1950

Fishmongers marketed barramundi loins as steak-ready centre cuts.

1990

Chefs featured seared barramundi loin on fine-dining menus.