Calories in Paella with seafood
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Paella with seafood contains 143 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (240 g) provides about 343 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from fat and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in rice mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 132 foods.
100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 20% of the Daily Value for selenium and 14% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 25 mg | 8% |
| Sodium C | 609 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 0.92 g | |
| Protein C | 8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin A C | 25 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 10.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.9 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.087 mg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.3 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 49 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.2 µg | 52% |
| Choline C | 23.6 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 87 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 112 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.69 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.079 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 11.1 µg | 20% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 47%
- Fat 30%
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
- Protein8 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.6 g)
- Fiber0.7 gin the lowest quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 1.1 g)
- Sugars0.92 gabove the median for rice mixed dishes (median 0.82 g)
- Fat4.8 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 2.5 g)
- Saturated fat1 gin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 0.44 g)
- Sodium609 mgin the top quarter of rice mixed dishes (median 198 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.009 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.52 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.74 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 139 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 159 µg |
| Retinol C | 12 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 33 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 24 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken or turkey, rice, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 146 | 8.1 g | 16.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Chicken or turkey, rice, and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 142 | 8.1 g | 15.5 g | 5.2 g |
| Beef, rice, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 143 | 8.2 g | 15.8 g | 5.2 g |
| Macaroni or noodles, creamed, with cheese and tuna | 143 | 7.9 g | 17.4 g | 4.5 g |
| Beef and noodles with gravy | 139 | 7.7 g | 15.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Beef and noodles with mushroom sauce | 136 | 7.5 g | 15 g | 5.1 g |
| Fish, noodles, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; cheese sauce | 141 | 8.4 g | 15.3 g | 5.2 g |
| Seafood paella, Puerto Rican style | 146 | 7.6 g | 15.7 g | 5.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in paella with seafood?
100 g of paella with seafood has 143 kcal. 1 cup (240 g): about 343 kcal.
How much protein is in paella with seafood?
Paella with seafood contains 8 g of protein per 100 g (16% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.3 g in 1 cup (240 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other rice mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.6 g).
How many carbs are in paella with seafood?
Paella with seafood has 16.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 0.92 g of sugars.
How much fat is in paella with seafood?
Paella with seafood contains 4.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does paella with seafood contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (52% DV), selenium (20% DV), Niacin (B3) (14% DV), Folate (B9) (12% DV) and Vitamin C (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in paella with seafood?
100 g contains 609 mg of sodium, 26% 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 2706711. 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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