Fish, white, mixed species, NFS: Nutrition Facts

Generic food Fish and Seafood

Fish, white, mixed species, NFS contains 143 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 29 kcal.

Roughly 63% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in fish on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.

100 g provides 83% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 73% of the Daily Value for selenium and 22% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.

The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.

143kcal per 100 g
22 gprotein
0.01 gcarbohydrates
5.9 gfat
29kcal in 1 oz yields (20 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 143 kcal
Total fat C 5.9 g 8%
Saturated fat C 1.6 g 8%
Cholesterol C 64 mg 21%
Sodium C 316 mg 14%
Total carbohydrates C 0.01 g 0%
Dietary fiber C 0 g 0%
Total sugars C 0.01 g
Protein C 22 g 44%
Vitamin A C 21 µg2%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Vitamin D C 2.3 µg11%
Vitamin E C 1.3 mg8%
Vitamin K C 4.6 µg4%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.039 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.064 mg5%
Niacin (B3) C 3.1 mg19%
Vitamin B6 C 0.19 mg11%
Folate (B9) C 17 µg4%
Vitamin B12 C 2 µg83%
Choline C 67.2 mg12%
Calcium C 12 mg0.9%
Iron C 0.45 mg3%
Magnesium C 29 mg7%
Phosphorus C 281 mg22%
Potassium C 334 mg7%
Zinc C 0.4 mg4%
Copper C 0.058 mg6%
Selenium C 40.2 µg73%

% 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: 63%Fat: 37%143kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 63%
  • Fat 37%

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 B1283%Selenium73%Phosphorus22%Niacin (B3)19%Choline12%Vitamin D11%Vitamin B611%Vitamin E8%Potassium7%Magnesium7%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein22 gabove the median for fish (median 20.6 g)
  • Fat5.9 gbelow the median for fish (median 8.8 g)
  • Saturated fat1.6 gbelow the median for fish (median 1.9 g)
  • Sodium316 mgbelow the median for fish (median 322 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal15.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water71.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C2 g
Polyunsaturated fat C1.6 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0.025 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0.11 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C1.3 g
SFA 4:0 C0.032 g
SFA 6:0 C0.022 g
SFA 8:0 C0.013 g
SFA 10:0 C0.03 g
SFA 12:0 C0.036 g
SFA 14:0 C0.15 g
SFA 16:0 C0.95 g
SFA 18:0 C0.32 g
MUFA 18:1 C1.8 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.17 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.021 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.089 g
PUFA 18:4 C0.002 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.037 g
MUFA 22:1 C0.001 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0.03 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene C9 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C0 µg
Retinol C21 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Other components (8)
Water C71.3 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Theobromine C0 mg
Folic acid C0 µg
Folate, food C17 µg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0 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, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe 155 20.2 g 0.48 g 7.5 g
Escargot 158 20 g 2.5 g 6.9 g
Turtle 157 24.6 g 0 g 5.8 g
Abalone 177 21.2 g 7.5 g 6.1 g
Lobster 97 20.9 g 0 g 0.95 g
Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated 86 18.7 g 0 g 0.81 g
Clams, NFS 143 16.1 g 6.7 g 5.2 g
Shellfish, NFS 146 15.5 g 4.9 g 6.7 g

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in fish?

100 g of fish has 143 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 29 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 24 kcal. 1 small/regular fillet (90 g): about 129 kcal.

Is fish high in protein?

Fish contains 22 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.4 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 63% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is above the median (median 20.6 g).

How many carbs are in fish?

Fish has 0.01 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.01 g of sugars.

How much fat is in fish?

Fish contains 5.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.6 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does fish contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (83% DV), selenium (73% DV), phosphorus (22% DV), Niacin (B3) (19% DV) and choline (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in fish?

100 g contains 316 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does fish have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, fish, white, mixed species, NFS has 143 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: 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 2706324. 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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