Fish

Loin

Bonito loin is the thick upper back muscle—the densest, most uniform section for steaks and searing. Expect dark, robust, tuna-family. This is the premium centre for high-heat cookery. Cut medallions or leave whole to roast. Fresh grill fish and dried katsuobushi for dashi are different products. Avoid cooking past the point where moisture leaves the grain; oily, strong umami when dried.

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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 117

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 3.56 g
Saturated Fat 0.69 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.38 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.49 g
Cholesterol 56.4 mg
Sodium 78.6 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 21.2 g
Water 70.1 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 117 kcal
Water 70.1 g
Protein 21.2 g
Fat 3.56 g
- Saturated Fat 0.69 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.38 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.49 g
  - Omega-3 0.6 g
Vitamins 38.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.13 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.54 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.61 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.6 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.2 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg
- Vitamin E 0.5 mg
- Vitamin K 0.6 µg
Minerals 452 mg
- Major Minerals 451 mg
  - Calcium 46 mg
  - Sodium 78.6 mg
  - Potassium 326 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.21 g
Cholesterol 56.4 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: 3.54 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.61 · vitamin-b6: 0.35 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.6 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.2 · vitamin-d: 1.3 · vitamin-e: 0.5 · vitamin-k: 0.6 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 78.55 · Potassium: 326 · Calcium: 46 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

1950

Fishmongers marketed bonito loins as steak-ready centre cuts.

1990

Chefs featured seared bonito loin on fine-dining menus.