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Protein-rich fish gently steamed with lemon, tomato, and onion, without added oil.
In season: Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion (200 g) has 260 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 7 g of carbs, 40 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 16 µg of B12 covers 667% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
260
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
7g
· 3% DV
Protein
40g
· 80% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 62% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 40 g | 80% |
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 serving (medium) | 200 g | 260 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 195 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 200 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 130 calories per 100 g.
Steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion is a fish dish cooked gently under a lid with sliced vegetables and citrus. The trapped steam cooks the bonito while the tomatoes and onions release moisture, so the dish can be made without added oil.
Layer onion, tomato, and bonito in a covered pan, add lemon, and cook gently until the fish turns opaque and separates easily. If the pan looks dry before steam forms, add a small splash of water rather than turning up the heat.
Yes, you can make steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion with frozen bonito, but thaw the fish in the refrigerator first. Pat it dry before cooking so excess water does not dilute the tomato-and-lemon juices.
Steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion is cooked when the flesh is opaque through the thickest part and flakes apart with gentle pressure. If the center still looks translucent, keep cooking it covered over low heat.
Yes, steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion can be baked in a covered ovenproof dish. Covering the dish traps moisture and creates the steaming effect; uncovering it may dry the fish before it is tender.
Fresh, firm bonito steaks work well for steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion because they hold their shape during cooking. Choose fish with clear eyes and a clean, mild sea smell; avoid pieces with a sour or strongly fishy odor.
Tuna can replace bonito in steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion, but the result will not taste identical. Both are firm, flavorful fish, and tuna steaks may need careful monitoring so they do not become dry while steaming.
Tomato and onion are the classic vegetables in steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion; thinly sliced peppers can also fit without overpowering the fish. Keep additions fairly thin so they soften in the same cooking time as the bonito.
Rice, potatoes, or a simple green salad pair well with steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion. Crusty bread is useful for the lemony tomato juices, while a lighter side lets the fish remain the focus.
Store leftover steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion in a covered container in the refrigerator and reheat it until hot throughout. Refrigerate it promptly after the meal, and discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Vitamins
B12
16µg · 667% DV
B3
20mg · 125% DV
B6
0.9mg · 53% DV
Vitamin D
8µg · 40% DV
Minerals
Selenium
70µg · 127% DV
Phosphorus
400mg · 57% DV
Iodine
40µg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
720mg · 21% DV
Sodium
90mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 260 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 g):
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Steamed bonito with lemon, tomato, and onion is a Turkish home-style preparation: pieces of bonito cook gently in a covered pan with the vegetables and their own juices. Bonito is a familiar seasonal fish in Turkey, especially around the Aegean, Marmara, and Black Sea coasts. The lemon brightens its savoury flavour, while tomato and onion soften into a light, aromatic sauce; the fish stays moist and flakes easily.
It is usually served hot, often with bread, rice, or a simple salad. Bonito provides plenty of protein without making the dish heavy; a 100 g portion has 20 g of protein. Since the cooking method needs no added oil, it suits a lighter meal, and keeping the pan covered helps prevent the fish from drying out.
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.
High
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.