Fish

Belly

Ling belly is the thinner, slightly richer lower edge of the fillet where the body cavity was. It has more connective tissue and a touch more oil than the loin, so it browns and crisps well but can overcook into dryness if left thin on a hot grill. Pin bones may remain near the cavity edge. Use for fish cakes, stews, or crisp pan-fries where perfect rectangular portions matter less. Trim dark bloodline for milder flavour. Good value from large fish after loins are taken.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

FreshMincedPan FriedStewed

Traits

Crisp FriendlyFlavourfulSlightly RicherThinThinnerValue Cut

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 165

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 11.7 g
Saturated Fat 2.37 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.76 g
Cholesterol 57.4 mg
Sodium 75.8 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 14.8 g
Water 72.5 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 165 kcal
Water 72.5 g
Protein 14.8 g
Fat 11.7 g
- Saturated Fat 2.37 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.57 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.76 g
  - Omega-3 1.91 g
Vitamins 38.5 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.09 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.14 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.67 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.64 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.36 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.7 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 10.5 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.3 µg
- Vitamin E 0.52 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
Minerals 361 mg
- Major Minerals 360 mg
  - Calcium 27 mg
  - Sodium 75.8 mg
  - Potassium 257 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 57.4 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: 3.67 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.64 · vitamin-b6: 0.36 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.7 · vitamin-b9-folate: 10.5 · vitamin-d: 1.3 · vitamin-e: 0.52 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 75.83 · Potassium: 257 · Calcium: 27 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Belly cuts are intramuscular and subcutaneous fat-rich compared with loin.

History

1900

Fishmongers sold belly strips as thrifty white-fish portions.

2000

Nose-to-tail restaurant cookery revived interest in belly trim of white fish.