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Basa

Basa is a farmed Southeast Asian pangasiid catfish commonly sold as mild, pale, moist boneless fillets, fresh or frozen, sometimes breaded or glazed.

Basa — illustrative ingredient image

About Basa

Basa is a freshwater catfish commonly sold as food, especially as a boneless fillet. It is farmed in Southeast Asia and traded internationally. The name is used in commerce for a particular type of pangasiid catfish, though labels and market usage can vary.

Its flesh is pale, mild and relatively soft when cooked, with a delicate flavour and moist texture. Basa is generally sold as fresh or frozen fillets, sometimes as portions; glazing, breading or other preparation creates a different product.

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basa

English

Bassa (basa), fillet, baked, no added fat

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English

Bassa (basa), fillet, raw

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English

Bassa (basa), fillet, steamed, no added fat

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Basa nutrition & diet

Basa nutritional value

Reference: Bassa (basa), fillet, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
79.3kcal
Protein
15.7g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
1.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Compare plain fish fillet with the same state and preparation; frozen glazing, breading and cooking alter the measured edible product.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3 — F000402 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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