Fish
Belly
Mahi-mahi belly is the thinner lower fillet edge—slightly richer than the loin but still mild compared with oily fish. It suits tacos, cubes for skewers, and moist-heat dishes where perfect rectangular steaks are less important. Trim any dark bloodline for cleaner flavour. Cook quickly on high heat or stew gently. Good value after loins are portioned.
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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 11.6 g
- Saturated Fat 2.38 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.69 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.54 g
- Cholesterol 53.3 mg
- Sodium 76.7 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 14.2 g
- Water 71.6 g
- Energy 161 kcal
- Water 71.6 g
- Protein 14.2 g
- Fat 11.6 g
- Saturated Fat 2.38 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4.69 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.54 g
- Omega-3 1.81 g
- Vitamins 43.1 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.17 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.46 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.77 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.44 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.9 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.6 µg
- Vitamin E 0.63 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 490 mg
- Major Minerals 489 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.2 g
- Cholesterol 53.3 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.17 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.46 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.77 · vitamin-b6: 0.44 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.9 · vitamin-d: 1.6 · vitamin-e: 0.63 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Belly cuts are intramuscular and subcutaneous fat-rich compared with loin.
History
Belly trim fed taco and kebab lines in coastal kitchens.
Chefs used mahi belly for small plates and ceviche-style dice where safe.