Sea Bass Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Sea bass provides a significant amount of EPA and DHA (long-chain omega-3 fatty acids), which are well-established for supporting heart health and child development .
Because it is a lean fish, sea bass offers these essential fats with fewer calories than oily fish like salmon or mackerel, though it contains lower total omega-3 concentrations per serving .
Major health institutions, including the NHS, recommend limiting consumption of sea bass to no more than two portions per week for certain populations, such as pregnant or lactating women, due to the potential for pollutant accumulation .
The specific fatty acid profile of sea bass can vary depending on its origin, as the diet of aquacultured (farmed) fish directly influences the final nutrient composition of the fillet .

Interesting fact

The European sea bass was the first marine species to be commercially farmed in Europe, a development that significantly altered its availability and price point in the late 20th century.

Standout nutrients

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Vitamin D

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Selenium

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Sum n-3 fatty acids

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Vitamin B6

158

kcal per 100g

Protein20.0g

Fat8.41g

Sugar0.00g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat2.56g

Monounsat2.81g

Saturated1.95g

Trans0.02g

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Diet

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Sustainability

Moderate

Impact varies significantly between wild-caught and closed-containment farmed sources.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 days

Store in the coldest part of the fridge, ideally on ice.

Freeze

3–6 months

Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

McCance & Widdowson

2 contributing source foods

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Commissioned Systematic Reviews - The Role of Seafood Consumption in Child Growth and Development - NCBI Bookshelf

[1]www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Nutritional Importance of Selected Fresh Fishes, Shrimps and Mollusks to Meet Compliance with Nutritional Guidelines of n-3 LC-PUFA Intake in Spain - PMC

[2]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Synthetic Feed Attractants in European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Culture: Effects on Growth, Health, and Appetite Stimulation - PMC

[4]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Health Professional Fact Sheet

[6]ods.od.nih.gov

Fish, Shellfish, and Children's Health: An Assessment of Benefits ...

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

A review of guidance on fish consumption in pregnancy - PMC - NIH

[8]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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