Sunday, September 8, 2013

Sea Bass Calories

Various species of fish are listed under the name 'bass'. Black, Giant, Australian, European and Chilean sea bass are some of the popular varieties of sea bass. Patagonian toothfish has been named as Chilean sea bass for marketing purpose. You can poach, pan sear, fry, stuff, broil or smoke the fish. Sea bass calories vary according to the method of preparation or according to the ingredients you add to it while cooking or grilling.

Sea Bass

Giant sea bass as the name suggests is giant in size. Its length can be more than 8 feet and it may weigh more than 250 kg. Black sea bass is found only in marine waters. They spawn from middle of May to end of June. Average black sea bass is about 19 inches long and weighs about 4 kg. European sea bass is sometimes found in fresh waters. It belongs to the Moronidae family. After salmon, sea bass was the fish which became popular amongst commercial fish-farmers in Europe. Australian bass is mainly found in rivers and streams. Those who are fond of seafood must be quite familiar with bass varieties. The fish is popular amongst sports fisherman too.

Calories
Description Quantity Approx. Calories
Steamed 1 cup 165
Grilled 1 serving 194
Chilean Sea Bass 4 oz. raw 180
Fillet 1 (101g) 125
Sea Bass 1 oz. 42

Nutrition Data
1 fillet (101 g) of cooked sea bass contains:
Nutrient Quantity
Calories 125
Calories from fat 102
Calories from protein 23.3
Total carbohydrates 0 g
Saturated fat 0.7 g
Monounsaturated fat 0.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat 1.0 g
Total fat 2.6 g
Cholesterol 53.5 mg
Sodium 87.9 mg
Protein 23.9 g
Vitamin A 215 IU
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.3 mcg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Niacin 1.9 mg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Nutrient Quantity
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Folate 6.1 mcg
Pantothenic acid 0.9 mg
Calcium 13.1 mg
Iron 0.4 mg
Magnesium 53.5 mg
Phosphorus 250 mg
Potassium 331 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg
Manganese 0 mg
Selenium 47.3 mcg
Omega 3 fatty acids 867 mg
Omega 6 fatty acids 31.3 mg
Water 72.9 g
Sugars 0 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Starch 0 g

Nutritional Benefits
Nutritional value of sea bass may change slightly according to the environment. Snow-white flesh of sea bass is very delicious, almost like lobster or shrimp. It has no bones. Being a fish, it is rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids which help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory diseases, etc. You can enjoy glowing skin and strong hair by eating fish. They help strengthen your immune system and help improve overall health in several ways. But considering sea bass calories, you should adjust the portion so that your daily calorie intake is not affected.

Sea bass population in the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean seas is noteworthy. They are also found in rivers and brackish estuaries, in many parts of the world. But overfishing has made these species vulnerable. Illegal fishing should be controlled and severely punished by law.

No comments:

Post a Comment