Gefilte fish: Nutrition Facts
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Gefilte fish contains 82 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece with broth (68 g) provides about 56 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 44% from carbohydrates and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 28% of the Daily Value for selenium and 15% 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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.41 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.07 g | 0.4% |
| Cholesterol C | 28 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 453 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.5 g | |
| Protein C | 10.4 g | 21% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.072 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.083 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 31 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 45% |
| Choline C | 40.7 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 0.68 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 183 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 171 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.035 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 15.4 µg | 28% |
% 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 52%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein10.4 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars0.5 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat0.41 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.07 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium453 mgin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.055 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.15 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.02 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.058 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.056 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 | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.052 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.037 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 14 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi, topped with tuna | 100 | 9.7 g | 13.4 g | 0.29 g |
| Shrimp shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 83 | 11.2 g | 5.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Tuna salad, made with light creamy dressing | 78 | 9.8 g | 7.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Ceviche | 63 | 10.5 g | 3.6 g | 0.76 g |
| Stew, chicken, with pasta | 108 | 10.2 g | 10.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Fish shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 68 | 9.4 g | 5.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Sushi, topped with shrimp | 103 | 9.1 g | 13.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Stew, chicken | 84 | 9.2 g | 6.3 g | 2.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in gefilte fish?
100 g of gefilte fish has 82 kcal. 1 piece with broth (68 g): about 56 kcal. 1 cubic inch (16 g): about 13 kcal. 5 balls (41 g): about 34 kcal.
Is gefilte fish high in protein?
Gefilte fish contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7.1 g in 1 piece with broth (68 g). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in gefilte fish?
Gefilte fish has 8.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 0.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in gefilte fish?
Gefilte fish contains 0.41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.07 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does gefilte fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (45% DV), selenium (28% DV) and phosphorus (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in gefilte fish?
100 g contains 453 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2706551. 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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