Fish
Pangasius
Pangasius (mainly Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, also called tra, basa in trade, or Vietnamese river cobbler) is a farmed Mekong catfish sold worldwide as inexpensive white fillets. Flesh is mild, soft-firm, and pale, with a fine flake that works for breading, baking, and curry but can turn mushy if over-thawed or overcooked. Skinless boneless fillets dominate export packs. Use as a neutral canvas for bold sauces, tacos, fish sandwiches, and pan sauces. Pat dry thoroughly after thawing. Quality varies with farm and processor standards—reputable ASC/BAP or equivalent certifications and clean cold-chain improve texture and taste. Vietnamese aquaculture supplies most global volume; local Southeast Asian markets also sell whole and cut fish.
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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 5.17 g
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.98 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.88 g
- Cholesterol 51.1 mg
- Sodium 79.2 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 20.8 g
- Water 68.4 g
- Energy 122 kcal
- Water 68.4 g
- Protein 20.8 g
- Animal Protein 19.8 g
- Fat 5.17 g
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.98 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.88 g
- Vitamins 47.4 mg
- Vitamin A 20 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.2 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.73 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.1 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.5 µg
- Vitamin E 0.6 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
- Minerals 486 mg
- Major Minerals 349 mg
- Trace Minerals 136 mg
- Salt 0.19 g
- Sodium Chloride 0.19 g
- Cholesterol 51.1 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 2 · vitamin-a: 20 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.2 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.73 · vitamin-b6: 0.41 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.1 · vitamin-d: 1.5 · vitamin-e: 0.6 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·
Minerals
Sodium: 79.21 · Potassium: 235 · Calcium: 35 · Iron: 1 · Zinc: 0.4 · Iodine: 135 ·
Fish flesh is lean to oily depending on species; marine omega-3s rise in fatty fish.
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History
Coastal and river fishing for pangasius and related species supplied essential protein long before agriculture spread globally.
Salting, drying, smoking, and fermenting extended the shelf life of pangasius and enabled long-distance trade.
Ice preservation and railway transport brought fresh pangasius to inland cities beyond fishing ports.
Industrial freezing, aquaculture, and global logistics made pangasius widely available in international markets.