Sea bass

seafood

Sea bass

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.9

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Sea bass Healthy?

Yes — Sea bass is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Sea bass is carb-free with good fat and protein balance. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and minerals. Excellent whole food choice for ketogenic diet.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Sea bass is fish flesh. It directly violates vegan dietary principles which exclude all fish and seafood.

Paleo8/10APPROVED

Unprocessed whole fish. Good protein and omega-3 source with lower mercury than larger predatory fish. Excellent paleo choice.

Mediterranean9/10APPROVED

Excellent Mediterranean fish with lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Low mercury content. Widely consumed in Mediterranean regions. Minimal processing when fresh. Meets twice-weekly seafood recommendation. Versatile and nutritionally aligned.

Carnivore9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed fish, excellent protein and micronutrient profile, universally approved across all carnivore protocols.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Fresh sea bass is whole seafood with no additives. Compliant protein source when prepared without non-compliant seasonings or sauces.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Sea bass is a pure protein source with no FODMAPs. Monash classifies all plain, unprocessed fish as low-FODMAP at any serving size.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with excellent protein quality and moderate omega-3 content. Low sodium and saturated fat. Supports DASH fish recommendations. Versatile and widely available.

Zone8/10APPROVED

Lean white fish with excellent protein quality and minimal carbs. Low saturated fat, good omega-3 content. Ideal Zone protein building block requiring minimal portioning adjustments.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids with anti-inflammatory properties. High-quality protein, selenium, and B vitamins. Lower mercury risk than some predatory fish. Aligns well with Dr. Weil's anti-inflammatory pyramid.

GLP-1 Friendly8/10APPROVED

Sea bass is a lean white fish with excellent protein (20-22g per 3 oz), minimal fat (1-2g per 3 oz, mostly unsaturated), and high nutrient density. Easy to digest, works well in small portions, and provides satiety without triggering GLP-1 side effects. Low sodium (unless heavily salted). Ideal GLP-1 companion food.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus4.9Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Sea bass

Keto 9/10
  • 0g net carbs per 100g
  • Good fat content (2-3g per 100g)
  • High protein (20g per 100g)
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
Paleo 8/10
  • Whole food
  • High in protein
  • Rich in omega-3s
  • Lower mercury than large predators
Mediterranean 9/10
  • Seafood category
  • Omega-3 rich
  • Low mercury
  • Lean protein
  • Traditional Mediterranean staple
Carnivore 9/10
  • Unprocessed fish
  • High protein
  • Vitamin D and selenium
  • Minimal processing
Whole30 9/10
  • unprocessed seafood
  • whole food
  • no additives
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Pure protein
  • No fermentable carbohydrates
  • Unprocessed fish
DASH 8/10
  • Lean protein source
  • Moderate omega-3 content
  • Low sodium
  • Low saturated fat
Zone 8/10
  • Lean protein
  • Low glycemic impact
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Low saturated fat
  • Minimal processing
  • Good omega-3 content
  • High-quality protein
  • Selenium and B vitamins
  • Lower mercury than some fish
  • Lean protein source
  • Low fat content
  • High protein density per calorie
  • Easy digestibility
  • Works well in small portions
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