Cod fish cakes
Packaged product Sweets and Desserts Waitrose
Cod fish cakes contains 166 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 149 g (149 g) provides about 247 kcal.
Roughly 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 26% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in sweets and desserts on FoodFactly, where the median is 196 kcal per 100 g across 25 products.
100 g provides 134% of the Daily Value for selenium, 45% of the Daily Value for iodine and 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 6.3 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol L | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium L | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 16.2 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars L | 2.3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.23 g | 0.5% |
| Protein L | 10.6 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A L | 11.3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C L | 2.8 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D L | 0.77 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.053 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.26 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.16 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) L | 24.3 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0.72 µg | 30% |
| Calcium L | 31.6 mg | 2% |
| Iron L | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium L | 25.6 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 134 mg | 11% |
| Potassium L | 294 mg | 6% |
| Zinc L | 0.55 mg | 5% |
| Copper L | 0.075 mg | 8% |
| Manganese L | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium L | 73.6 µg | 134% |
| Iodine L | 67 µg | 45% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein10.6 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 10.1 g)
- Sugars2.3 gin the top quarter of sweets and desserts (median 1.5 g)
- Fat6.3 gin the lowest quarter of sweets and desserts (median 9.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium252 mgbelow the median for sweets and desserts (median 333 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 8.5 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 33.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 67.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0.001 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169145289
- Quantity
- 2 x 149g
- Label serving
- 149 g
- Category
- Fish cakes
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Cod (fish) (37%), potato, fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, rapeseed oil, onions, Cheddar cheese (milk), whole milk, cornflour, full fat soft cheese (milk), lemon juice, semolina wheat, salt, whipping cream (milk). parsley, rice flour, yeast, lemon zest, cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, white pepper, butter (milk), wheat gluten, sugar, sunflower oil, dried garlic, dried onion ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. WARNING: Filleting removes all major bones: small bones may remain.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SugarSaltOlive oilRapeseed (canola) oilWheat flourButterMilkOnionRiceYeastVinegarCreamPotato
Similar products
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hake fish cakes Woolworths | 168 | 7.5 g | 15 g | 7.7 g |
| Fish cakes Aldi | 172 | 11 g | 16 g | 7.2 g |
| Breaded Cod Fish Cakes Asda | 175 | 8.4 g | 20 g | 6.6 g |
| 6 Omega 3 Fish Cakes Young's | 175 | 10.6 g | 26.5 g | 3 g |
| fish cakes youngs Youngs | 178 | 9.1 g | 20.2 g | 6.6 g |
| 2 Katsu Cod & King Prawn Fishcakes Tesco Finest | 183 | 12.1 g | 17.1 g | 7 g |
| Thai salmon and cod fishcake Tesco | 185 | 10.2 g | 17.4 g | 8 g |
| Smoked haddock fish cake Essential Waitrose | 186 | 9.2 g | 21 g | 7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cod fish cakes?
100 g of Cod fish cakes has 166 kcal. Serving, 149 g (149 g): about 247 kcal.
Is Cod fish cakes high in protein?
Cod fish cakes contains 10.6 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.8 g in serving, 149 g (149 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sweets and desserts, that is among the highest quarter (median 10.1 g).
How many carbs are in Cod fish cakes?
Cod fish cakes has 16.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Cod fish cakes?
Cod fish cakes contains 6.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cod fish cakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (134% DV), iodine (45% DV), Vitamin B12 (30% DV), manganese (11% DV) and phosphorus (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cod fish cakes?
100 g contains 252 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated August 21, 2026. 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
- Open Food Facts, record 5000169145289. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 21, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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