Fish
Loin
Black Bass loin is the thick upper back muscle—the densest, most uniform section for steaks and searing. Expect white, firm, mild freshwater character. This is the premium centre for high-heat cookery. Cut medallions or leave whole to roast. True black bass is freshwater game fish—confirm vs sea bass labelling. Avoid cooking past the point where moisture leaves the grain; lean to moderate, clean water matters for flavour.
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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 3.65 g
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.52 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.41 g
- Cholesterol 53.2 mg
- Sodium 79.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 22.5 g
- Water 75.9 g
- Energy 123 kcal
- Water 75.9 g
- Protein 22.5 g
- Fat 3.65 g
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.52 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.41 g
- Omega-3 0.57 g
- Vitamins 38.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.63 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.63 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.36 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.4 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg
- Vitamin E 0.51 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
- Minerals 337 mg
- Major Minerals 336 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 53.2 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.14 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.63 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.63 · vitamin-b6: 0.36 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.4 · vitamin-d: 1.3 · vitamin-e: 0.51 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·
Minerals
Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.
History
Fishmongers marketed black bass loins as steak-ready centre cuts.
Chefs featured seared black bass loin on fine-dining menus.