Fish

Ventral

Salmon ventral fillet is the belly-side half of the side—richer, softer, and higher in fat than the dorsal half. The texture is almost confit-like when cooked gently; raw, it has a luxurious melt. Cure for gravlax-style sides, grill over medium heat, or confit in oil. Salt early so seasoning penetrates the fat; finish with acid or bitterness (radicchio, yuzu, mustard) to keep the plate lively.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

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Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshGrilledPan FriedPreparedRawRoastedWhole

Traits

Fine GrainLeanPortionPrep ReadyVentral

Nutrition

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

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 205

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 10.3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.98 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.19 g
Cholesterol 57.2 mg
Sodium 78.8 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 21.2 g
Water 73.1 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 205 kcal
Water 73.1 g
Protein 21.2 g
Fat 10.3 g
- Saturated Fat 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.98 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 6.19 g
  - Omega-3 2.48 g
Vitamins 53.7 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.29 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.74 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.42 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.4 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 12.3 µg
- Vitamin E 1.52 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 434 mg
- Major Minerals 433 mg
  - Calcium 37 mg
  - Sodium 78.8 mg
  - Potassium 317 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 57.2 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.29 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.74 · vitamin-b6: 0.42 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.4 · vitamin-d: 12.3 · vitamin-e: 1.52 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 78.77 · Potassium: 317 · Calcium: 37 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Ventral of Salmon: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

500

Ventral salmon flesh was preferred for oil-rich preserves and slow roasting in coastal kitchens.

1700

Trade records and cookbooks distinguished fat belly salmon from leaner back cuts for different recipes.

2010

Butchers and fish apps sold ventral salmon portions explicitly for home barbecue and curing.