Fish, carp: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Fish, carp contains 213 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 43 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from protein and 15% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fish on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 130% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D, 61% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 36% 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 | 213 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 77 mg | 26% |
| Sodium C | 314 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.8 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.14 g | |
| Protein C | 20 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A C | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.3 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 26 µg | 130% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K C | 4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 39 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 61% |
| Choline C | 73 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 451 mg | 36% |
| Potassium C | 366 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.078 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 15.3 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 39%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 46%
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
- Protein20 gbelow the median for fish (median 20.6 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the top quarter of fish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.14 gin the top quarter of fish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat10.7 gabove the median for fish (median 8.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gabove the median for fish (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium314 mgbelow the median for fish (median 322 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.12 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.45 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.43 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.16 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.71 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.096 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.087 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 7 µg |
| Retinol C | 29 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 13 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fish
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) Cooked | 150 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked, brined (Alaska Native) Cooked | 430 | 39.9 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, liver (Alaska Native) | 156 | 16.6 g | 4.3 g | 8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, liver (Alaska Native) | 104 | 11 g | 5.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 140 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native) Canned | 161 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, eggs (Alaska Native) | 104 | 14.7 g | 4.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), canned, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 206 | 35.2 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (Alaska Native) | 141 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, with skin, kippered, (Alaska Native) | 209 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abalone | 177 | 21.2 g | 7.5 g | 6.1 g |
| Crab, soft shell | 227 | 15.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Escargot | 158 | 20 g | 2.5 g | 6.9 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 20.2 g | 0.48 g | 7.5 g |
| Shrimp scampi | 192 | 15.4 g | 2.3 g | 13 g |
| Frog legs | 220 | 14.4 g | 11.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Shellfish, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Shrimp, 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 213 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 43 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 36 kcal. 1 fillet, any size (90 g): about 192 kcal.
Is fish high in protein?
Fish contains 20 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 39% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is below the median (median 20.6 g).
How many carbs are in fish?
Fish has 7.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.14 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fish?
Fish contains 10.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% 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 D (130% DV), Vitamin B12 (61% DV), phosphorus (36% DV), selenium (28% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fish?
100 g contains 314 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, carp has 213 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 2706233. 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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