White fish, like bass, is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. It is It is chock full of complete and highly bioavailable protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and selenium.. Plus, it contains 124 calories for a 3-ounce (85 gram) portion. And whether you eat sea bass, striped bass, or any other bass, the health benefits and nutrition facts are virtually the same.
Bass Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 124
- Fat: 4g
- Sodium: 76.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 20.6g
Fats
Three ounces (85 grams) of cooked bass contain 4.02 grams of dietary fats. Of the total fats, 0.85 grams are from saturated fats, 1.56 grams from monounsaturated fatty acids, and 1.16 grams from polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Bass contains about 0.5 grams of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). EPA and DHA are the most important omega-3 fatty acids that you need from your diet.
They are found mostly in animal protein and algae. EPA and DHA provide health benefits including protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD, and more.
