Fish

Loin

Bigeye loin is the thick upper back muscle—the densest, most uniform section for steaks and searing. Expect deep red, rich, often fattier than yellowfin. This is the premium centre for high-heat cookery. Cut medallions or leave whole to roast. Sashimi premium; high heat only for brief sear. Avoid cooking past the point where moisture leaves the grain; high relative to albacore, prized belly fat.

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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 119

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 3.47 g
Saturated Fat 0.72 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.35 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4 g
Cholesterol 56.7 mg
Sodium 77.2 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 21.9 g
Water 69.2 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 119 kcal
Water 69.2 g
Protein 21.9 g
Fat 3.47 g
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.35 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4 g
  - Omega-3 0.56 g
Vitamins 44.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.08 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.69 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.81 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.46 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.4 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 13.6 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.7 µg
- Vitamin E 0.67 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
Minerals 475 mg
- Major Minerals 473 mg
  - Calcium 58 mg
  - Sodium 77.2 mg
  - Potassium 338 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 56.7 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.08 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.12 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.69 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.81 · vitamin-b6: 0.46 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.4 · vitamin-b9-folate: 13.6 · vitamin-d: 1.7 · vitamin-e: 0.67 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 77.21 · Potassium: 338 · Calcium: 58 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

1950

Fishmongers marketed bigeye loins as steak-ready centre cuts.

1990

Chefs featured seared bigeye loin on fine-dining menus.