Fish, ocean perch, Atlantic, raw: Nutrition Facts

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Fish, ocean perch, Atlantic, raw contains 79 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, boneless (28.4 g) provides about 22 kcal.

Roughly 82% of its calories come from protein, with 18% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less 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 63% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 52% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.

These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.

79kcal per 100 g
15.3 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
1.5 gfat
22kcal in 1 oz, boneless (28.4 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 79 kcal
Total fat M 1.5 g 2%
Saturated fat C 0.27 g 1%
Trans fat C 0.009 g
Cholesterol M 52 mg 17%
Sodium M 287 mg 12%
Total carbohydrates Z 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars Z 0 g
Protein M 15.3 g 31%
Vitamin A C 12 µg1%
Vitamin C M 0 mg0%
Vitamin D ? 1.2 µg6%
Vitamin E M 0.76 mg5%
Vitamin K M 0.1 µg0.1%
Thiamin (B1) M 0.04 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2) M 0.048 mg4%
Niacin (B3) M 1 mg6%
Pantothenic acid (B5) M 0.27 mg5%
Vitamin B6 M 0.073 mg4%
Folate (B9) C 9 µg2%
Vitamin B12 M 1.5 µg63%
Choline C 65 mg12%
Calcium M 28 mg2%
Iron M 0.22 mg1%
Magnesium M 23 mg5%
Phosphorus M 248 mg20%
Potassium M 187 mg4%
Zinc M 0.29 mg3%
Copper M 0.021 mg2%
Manganese M 0.011 mg0.5%
Selenium M 28.6 µg52%

% 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: 82%Fat: 18%79kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 82%
  • Fat 18%

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

Vitamin B1263%Selenium52%Phosphorus20%Choline12%Niacin (B3)6%Vitamin D6%Magnesium5%Pantothenic acid (B5)5%Vitamin E5%Vitamin B64%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein15.3 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
  • Fat1.5 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
  • Saturated fat0.27 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
  • Sodium287 mgabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal19.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water83.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C0.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.3 g
Sugars and starch (6)
Starch M0 g
Glucose M0 g
Fructose M0 g
Lactose M0 g
Maltose M0 g
Galactose M0 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan M0.19 g
Threonine M0.7 g
Isoleucine M0.72 g
Leucine M1.2 g
Lysine M1.5 g
Methionine M0.49 g
Cystine M0.16 g
Phenylalanine M0.64 g
Tyrosine M0.54 g
Valine M0.74 g
Arginine M1 g
Histidine M0.32 g
Alanine M0.9 g
Aspartic acid M1.6 g
Glutamic acid M2.4 g
Glycine M0.68 g
Proline M0.53 g
Serine M0.63 g
Individual fatty acids (46)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M0.062 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M0.15 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M0.015 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?0.032 g
SFA 4:0 ?0 g
SFA 6:0 M0 g
SFA 8:0 M0 g
SFA 10:0 ?0 g
SFA 12:0 M0.002 g
SFA 14:0 M0.06 g
SFA 16:0 M0.16 g
SFA 18:0 M0.046 g
SFA 20:0 M0.002 g
MUFA 18:1 ?0.19 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.016 g
PUFA 20:4 M0.009 g
SFA 22:0 M0.001 g
MUFA 14:1 M0.002 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.077 g
PUFA 18:4 M0.008 g
MUFA 20:1 M0.15 g
MUFA 22:1 ?0.029 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M0.01 g
SFA 15:0 M0.004 g
SFA 17:0 M0.003 g
SFA 24:0 M0 g
TFA 16:1 t M0.002 g
TFA 18:1 t M0.003 g
TFA 22:1 t M0 g
TFA 18:2 t not further defined M0.003 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs M0.002 g
MUFA 24:1 c M0.014 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M0.004 g
MUFA 16:1 c M0.075 g
MUFA 18:1 c M0.19 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M0.027 g
MUFA 22:1 c M0.028 g
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M0.001 g
MUFA 17:1 M0.012 g
PUFA 20:3 ?0.008 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C0.005 g
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C0.003 g
MUFA 15:1 M0.001 g
PUFA 20:3 n-3 M0.005 g
PUFA 20:3 n-6 M0.003 g
PUFA 22:4 M0.001 g
Carotenoids (15)
Beta-carotene Z0 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol C12 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M48 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M1.2 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Tocopherol, beta M0 mg
Tocopherol, gamma M0 mg
Tocopherol, delta M0 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha M0 mg
Tocotrienol, beta M0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma M0 mg
Tocotrienol, delta M0 mg
Other components (13)
Water M83.1 g
Alcohol ?0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash ?1.2 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy C332 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C40 IU
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M0.2 µg
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M0 µg
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?9 µg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Fish

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, farmed, raw Raw 72 14.9 g 0 g 0.97 g
Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised, raw Raw 76 15.6 g 0.49 g 0.8 g
Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw Raw 77 16 g 0 g 0.95 g
Mollusks, octopus, common, raw Raw 82 14.9 g 2.2 g 1 g
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw Raw 79 16.2 g 0.82 g 0.7 g
Mollusks, snail, raw Raw 90 16.1 g 2 g 1.4 g
Crustaceans, lobster, northern, raw Raw 77 16.5 g 0 g 0.75 g
Frog legs, raw Raw 73 16.4 g 0 g 0.3 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw fish?

100 g of raw fish has 79 kcal. 1 oz, boneless (28.4 g): about 22 kcal. 1 fillet (64 g): about 51 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 67 kcal.

Is raw fish high in protein?

Raw fish contains 15.3 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.3 g in 1 oz, boneless (28.4 g). About 82% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.9 g).

How many carbs are in raw fish?

Raw 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 raw fish?

Raw fish contains 1.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.27 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does raw fish contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (63% DV), selenium (52% DV), phosphorus (20% DV) and choline (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw fish?

100 g contains 287 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does fish have the same nutrition raw and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, fish, ocean perch, Atlantic, raw has 79 kcal, while fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) has 150 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 175125. 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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