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Source of protein and omega-3
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Floured Fried Bonito (150 g) has 377 calories. That works out to 251 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.3 g of carbs, 34.2 g of protein, 20.5 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 11.7 µg of B12 covers 488% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
377
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
15.3g
· 6% DV
Protein
34.2g
· 68% DV
Fat
20.5g
· 26% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 36% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 377 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.5 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 3.38 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 285 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 34.2 g | 68% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 377 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 188 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 251 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 452 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 225 g | 565 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 703 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 753 kcal |
Calculated from 251 calories per 100 g.
To make floured fried bonito, pat the slices dry, season them, and coat them lightly in flour. Fry in hot oil until both sides are golden and the fish is cooked through; shake off excess flour first for a thinner, crispier coating.
Floured fried bonito has a rich, savory fish flavor and a crisp, lightly browned flour coating. Bonito is firmer and more pronounced in taste than mild white fish, so lemon, fresh herbs, or a sharp salad balance the plate well.
For floured fried bonito that holds together, dry the slices thoroughly and wait until the oil is hot before adding them. Leave each piece undisturbed until its underside forms a crust, then turn it gently once with a wide spatula.
Floured fried bonito is made with bonito, a firm, oily fish often sold as steaks or slices. In Turkey, palamut generally refers to Atlantic bonito; ask the fishmonger to cut even slices so they cook at about the same rate.
Plain wheat flour is the usual choice for floured fried bonito and gives the fish a light, crisp coating. For extra crunch, some cooks mix in a little cornmeal; use only a thin layer so the coating does not overpower the fish.
Serve floured fried bonito with lemon and a crisp salad, such as arugula with red onion. A simple vegetable side also works well; fresh, acidic accompaniments cut through the richness of the fried fish.
Yes, floured fried bonito slices can contain a central backbone and smaller bones. Ask the fishmonger to clean and portion the fish, then check each serving carefully, especially before offering it to a child.
Yes, you can bake floured fried bonito, though its coating will usually be less crisp than when pan-fried. Arrange the lightly oiled, floured slices in a single layer on a lined tray and turn them once during cooking.
Floured fried bonito keeps for about three to four days in a refrigerator set to 40°F (4°C) or colder, if refrigerated promptly in a covered container. Reheat it in an oven or skillet to bring back some crispness; discard it if it was left out for over two hours.
Yes, fully cooked floured fried bonito can be eaten during pregnancy. Because bonito is a larger fish, vary your seafood choices rather than relying on it frequently; ask your clinician for advice if you have an individual concern about fish or mercury.
Vitamins
B12
11.7µg · 488% DV
B3
14.4mg · 90% DV
Vitamin D
10.65µg · 53% DV
B6
0.72mg · 42% DV
Minerals
Selenium
65µg · 118% DV
Phosphorus
368mg · 53% DV
Iodine
57µg · 38% DV
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
518mg · 15% DV
Sodium
285mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Floured fried bonito is made by coating pieces of bonito in flour and frying them in a pan. This simple preparation is especially familiar in Turkey during bonito season: the outside turns lightly crisp while the flesh stays tender, with a savoury flavour that works well with lemon.
In Turkey, it is usually served hot with salad, sliced onion or greens and bread, as a main meal rather than a small starter. It also tastes good cold the next day. Bonito provides substantial protein—22.8 g per 100 g—and has a richer profile than lean white fish. For a lighter plate, use only a little oil and add plenty of salad.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.