Calories in Fish, flounder, fried
Generic food Cooked Fish and Seafood
Fish, flounder, fried contains 217 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 22% from carbohydrates and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fish on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for selenium, 33% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 217 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.6 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 405 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.7 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.2 g | |
| Protein C | 11.4 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 2.2 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.7 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 12 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.088 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.8 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 41 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.8 µg | 33% |
| Choline C | 56.3 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 31 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 215 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 146 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.39 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.042 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 23.3 µg | 42% |
% 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 21%
- Carbohydrates 22%
- Fat 57%
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
- Protein11.4 gin the lowest quarter of fish (median 20.6 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of fish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.2 gin the top quarter of fish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat13.6 gin the top quarter of fish (median 8.8 g)
- Saturated fat2 gabove the median for fish (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium405 mgin the top quarter of fish (median 322 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.1 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.082 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.073 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.021 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 10 µg |
| Retinol C | 9 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 61.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 20 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 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, fried Cooked | 218 | 12.3 g | 12.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Scallops, fried Cooked | 217 | 11.1 g | 14.1 g | 12.5 g |
| Clams, fried Cooked | 230 | 13.1 g | 14.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Salmon nuggets, breaded, frozen, heated Cooked | 212 | 12.7 g | 14 g | 11.7 g |
| Crayfish, fried Cooked | 223 | 14.1 g | 11.7 g | 12.9 g |
| Calamari, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 14.1 g | 13.2 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 199 | 8.8 g | 11.6 g | 12.6 g |
| Salmon nuggets, cooked as purchased, unheated Cooked | 189 | 12 g | 11.9 g | 10.4 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 217 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 43 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 37 kcal. 1 small/regular fillet (90 g): about 195 kcal.
Is cooked fish high in protein?
Cooked fish contains 11.4 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.3 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is in the lowest quarter (median 20.6 g).
How many carbs are in cooked fish?
Cooked fish has 11.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked fish?
Cooked fish contains 13.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2 g is saturated (10% 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 selenium (42% DV), Vitamin B12 (33% DV), Vitamin E (18% DV), phosphorus (17% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked fish?
100 g contains 405 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, fish, flounder, fried has 217 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: 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 2706252. 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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