Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Fish and Seafood
Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat contains 144 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fillet (143 g) provides about 206 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from protein, with 47% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 116% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 20% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 18% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Trans fat C | 0.063 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 66 mg | 22% |
| Sodium C | 119 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 18.4 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.97 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.5 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.5 mg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.81 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.18 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.8 µg | 116% |
| Choline C | 78.7 mg | 14% |
| Calcium C | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron C | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 247 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 366 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.039 mg | 4% |
| Manganese C | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium C | 9.9 µg | 18% |
% 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 53%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein18.4 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat7.2 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.6 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium119 mgabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose C | 0 g |
| Fructose C | 0 g |
| Lactose C | 0 g |
| Maltose C | 0 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.83 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.82 g |
| Leucine C | 1.4 g |
| Lysine C | 1.7 g |
| Methionine C | 0.54 g |
| Cystine C | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.74 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.61 g |
| Valine C | 0.89 g |
| Arginine C | 1.2 g |
| Histidine C | 0.4 g |
| Alanine C | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 2.6 g |
| Glycine C | 0.93 g |
| Proline C | 0.69 g |
| Serine C | 0.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.069 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.97 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.067 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.087 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.053 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0.073 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 22:4 C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (15)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 10 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0.27 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha C | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma C | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta C | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water C | 74.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 601 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 2 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) C | 0.7 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) C | 0 µg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fish
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) Cooked | 150 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked, brined (Alaska Native) Cooked | 430 | 39.9 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, liver (Alaska Native) | 156 | 16.6 g | 4.3 g | 8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, liver (Alaska Native) | 104 | 11 g | 5.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 140 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native) Canned | 161 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, eggs (Alaska Native) | 104 | 14.7 g | 4.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), canned, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 206 | 35.2 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (Alaska Native) | 141 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, with skin, kippered, (Alaska Native) | 209 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp, baked or broiled Cooked | 129 | 16.9 g | 1.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Calamari, cooked Cooked | 155 | 19.4 g | 3.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Clams, baked or broiled Cooked | 148 | 18.2 g | 4.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Shrimp, grilled Cooked | 110 | 17.3 g | 1.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Mollusks, squid, mixed species, cooked, fried Cooked | 175 | 17.9 g | 7.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Scallops, baked or broiled Cooked | 126 | 15 g | 4 g | 5.1 g |
| Shrimp, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 154 | 15.6 g | 8.7 g | 5.9 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, Pacific, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 163 | 18.9 g | 9.9 g | 4.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked fish?
100 g of cooked fish has 144 kcal. 1 fillet (143 g): about 206 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 122 kcal.
Is cooked fish high in protein?
Cooked fish contains 18.4 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.4 g in 1 fillet (143 g). About 53% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is below the median (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked fish?
Cooked fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked fish?
Cooked fish contains 7.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (116% DV), phosphorus (20% DV), selenium (18% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (16% DV) and Niacin (B3) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked fish?
100 g contains 119 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat has 144 kcal, while fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) has 116 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 175166. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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