Ceviche: Nutrition Facts
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Ceviche contains 63 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 158 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 23% from carbohydrates and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 63% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 35% of the Daily Value for selenium and 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 63 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.76 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.16 g | 0.8% |
| Cholesterol C | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 149 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 10.5 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 22 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 18.6 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D C | 5.1 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.76 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.25 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 63% |
| Choline C | 35.3 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.16 mg | 0.9% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 107 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 282 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 19.1 µg | 35% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 66%
- Carbohydrates 23%
- Fat 11%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein10.5 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber0.5 gbelow the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars1.3 gbelow the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat0.76 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.16 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium149 mgin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water84 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.25 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.025 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.13 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.019 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.09 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.043 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.088 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.032 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 68 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 205 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 55 µg |
| Retinol C | 16 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 11 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 84 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken or turkey garden salad, chicken and/or turkey, other vegetables excluding tomato and carrots, no dressing | 66 | 10.8 g | 2.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Chicken or turkey garden salad, chicken and/or turkey, tomato and/or carrots, other vegetables, no dressing | 64 | 10.1 g | 3 g | 1.3 g |
| Fish shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 68 | 9.4 g | 5.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Shrimp chow mein or chop suey, no noodles | 69 | 8.8 g | 4.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Shrimp shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 83 | 11.2 g | 5.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Beef chow mein or chop suey, no noodles | 82 | 10.8 g | 3.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Shrimp garden salad, shrimp, lettuce, eggs, vegetables excluding tomato and carrots, no dressing | 67 | 8.8 g | 2.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Chicken or turkey caesar garden salad, chicken and/or turkey, lettuce, tomato, cheese, no dressing | 63 | 8.5 g | 3 g | 1.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ceviche?
100 g of ceviche has 63 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 158 kcal.
Is ceviche high in protein?
Ceviche contains 10.5 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.3 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 66% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in ceviche?
Ceviche has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in ceviche?
Ceviche contains 0.76 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.16 g is saturated (0.8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ceviche contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (63% DV), selenium (35% DV), Vitamin D (25% DV), Vitamin C (21% DV) and Vitamin B6 (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ceviche?
100 g contains 149 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706463. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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