Fish
Belly
Bluefin belly is the richer ventral strip—oilier than the loin, with very high in belly (otoro), lean in akami. It browns well and stays moist under high heat. Grill, confit in oil, or slice for rich crudo if grade allows. Conservation-sensitive; buy traced fish; raw service is the luxury use. 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 28 g
- Saturated Fat 7.84 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 11.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 8.97 g
- Cholesterol 52.5 mg
- Sodium 82.9 mg
- Salt 0.21 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 17 g
- Water 53 g
- Energy 320 kcal
- Water 53 g
- Protein 17 g
- Fat 28 g
- Saturated Fat 7.84 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 11.2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 8.97 g
- Omega-3 3.14 g
- Vitamins 53.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.26 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.74 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.42 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.3 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 12.2 µg
- Vitamin E 1.51 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 440 mg
- Major Minerals 439 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.21 g
- Cholesterol 52.5 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.26 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.74 · vitamin-b6: 0.42 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.3 · vitamin-d: 12.2 · vitamin-e: 1.51 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Belly cuts are intramuscular and subcutaneous fat-rich compared with loin.
History
Chefs separated bluefin belly for richer small portions.
Specialty counters sold trimmed bluefin belly for searing.