Fish
Belly
Black Bass belly is the richer ventral strip—oilier than the loin, with lean to moderate, clean water matters for flavour. It browns well and stays moist under high heat. Grill, confit in oil, or slice for rich crudo if grade allows. True black bass is freshwater game fish—confirm vs sea bass labelling. 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 11.7 g
- Saturated Fat 2.46 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.82 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.45 g
- Cholesterol 52.2 mg
- Sodium 84.3 mg
- Salt 0.21 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 15.1 g
- Water 70.9 g
- Energy 166 kcal
- Water 70.9 g
- Protein 15.1 g
- Fat 11.7 g
- Saturated Fat 2.46 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.82 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.45 g
- Omega-3 1.78 g
- Vitamins 43.9 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.12 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.59 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.45 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.4 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 13.3 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.7 µg
- Vitamin E 0.65 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 310 mg
- Major Minerals 308 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.21 g
- Cholesterol 52.2 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: 4.59 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.8 · vitamin-b6: 0.45 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.4 · vitamin-b9-folate: 13.3 · vitamin-d: 1.7 · vitamin-e: 0.65 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Belly cuts are intramuscular and subcutaneous fat-rich compared with loin.
History
Chefs separated black bass belly for richer small portions.
Specialty counters sold trimmed black bass belly for searing.