Fish
Cheek
Bonito cheeks are small round muscles from the head—tender, sweet, and scarce. They cook like tiny medallions and are a cook's treat when breaking down whole fish. Sear briefly in butter or oil, or poach in light broth. Minutes of heat are enough; longer turns them tough. Season lightly and serve as a starter or garnish.
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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 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat 1.04 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.89 g
- Cholesterol 52.5 mg
- Sodium 77.6 mg
- Salt 0.21 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 20.6 g
- Water 71.3 g
- Energy 125 kcal
- Water 71.3 g
- Protein 20.6 g
- Fat 4.9 g
- Saturated Fat 1.04 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.05 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.89 g
- Omega-3 0.76 g
- Vitamins 42.2 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.4 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.59 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.5 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 14 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.7 µg
- Vitamin E 0.69 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
- Minerals 303 mg
- Major Minerals 302 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: 0.09 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.13 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.4 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.59 · vitamin-b6: 0.33 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.5 · vitamin-b9-folate: 14 · vitamin-d: 1.7 · vitamin-e: 0.69 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·
Minerals
Cheek of Bonito: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.
History
Bonito cheeks were prized morsels in coastal fish cookery.
Chefs marketed bonito cheeks as scarce delicacies.