Calories in Fish broth
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Fish broth contains 16 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 39 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from protein, with 36% from fat and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in soups, sauces, and gravies on FoodFactly, where the median is 61 kcal per 100 g across 254 foods.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 16 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.6 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.13 g | 0.7% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 200 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 0.4 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.09 g | |
| Protein ? | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.01 mg | 0.6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.1 µg | 4% |
| Choline I | 9.2 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium ? | 1 mg | 0.2% |
| Phosphorus ? | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 86 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.1 mg | 0.9% |
| Copper ? | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Selenium I | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 53%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein2 gbelow the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars0.09 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.9 g)
- Fat0.6 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.13 gin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium200 mgin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 407 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water96 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.25 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.095 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.006 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.022 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.089 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.018 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 96 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.97 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 67 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 4 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soup, stock, fish, home-prepared | 16 | 2.3 g | 0 g | 0.81 g |
| Soup, beef broth, bouillon, consomme, prepared with equal volume water | 12 | 2.2 g | 0.73 g | 0 g |
| Soup, stock, beef, home-prepared | 13 | 2 g | 1.2 g | 0.09 g |
| Soup, chicken broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve | 7 | 1.4 g | 0.38 g | 0 g |
| Soup, SWANSON, beef broth, lower sodium | 6 | 1.2 g | 0.21 g | 0.08 g |
| Soup, beef broth, less/reduced sodium, ready to serve | 6 | 1.1 g | 0.2 g | 0.07 g |
| Sauce, ready-to-serve, pepper, TABASCO | 12 | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 0.76 g |
| Soup, broth | 6 | 0.89 g | 0.24 g | 0.22 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fish broth?
100 g of fish broth has 16 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 39 kcal. 1 fl oz (30.5 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in fish broth?
Fish broth contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.9 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 53% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, sauces, and gravies, that is below the median (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in fish broth?
Fish broth has 0.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.09 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fish broth?
Fish broth contains 0.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.13 g is saturated (0.7% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in fish broth?
100 g contains 200 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 171606. 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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