Fish, caviar, black and red, granular: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Fish, caviar, black and red, granular contains 264 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (16 g) provides about 42 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 833% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 119% of the Daily Value for selenium and 89% of the Daily Value for choline.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 264 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat ? | 4.1 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol ? | 588 mg | 196% |
| Sodium ? | 1,500 mg | 65% |
| Total carbohydrates ? | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 24.6 g | 49% |
| Vitamin A C | 271 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 2.9 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.6 µg | 0.5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.19 mg | 16% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.62 mg | 48% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.12 mg | 0.8% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 3.5 mg | 70% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 50 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 20 µg | 833% |
| Choline I | 491 mg | 89% |
| Calcium ? | 275 mg | 21% |
| Iron ? | 11.9 mg | 66% |
| Magnesium ? | 300 mg | 71% |
| Phosphorus ? | 356 mg | 28% |
| Potassium ? | 181 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.95 mg | 9% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.05 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 65.5 µg | 119% |
% 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 36%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 58%
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
- Protein24.6 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat17.9 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat4.1 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium1,500 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 7.4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.32 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.8 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.65 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.45 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.97 g |
| Valine ? | 1.3 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.6 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.65 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.7 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.74 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 1.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 3.8 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.081 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 ? | 0.21 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 3.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.51 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0.033 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.23 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 648 µg |
| Retinol I | 271 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 117 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 2.9 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 47.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 6.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,105 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 905 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 50 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caviar | 264 | 24.6 g | 4 g | 17.9 g |
| Shrimp scampi | 192 | 15.4 g | 2.3 g | 13 g |
| Crab, soft shell | 227 | 15.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Frog legs | 220 | 14.4 g | 11.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 242 | 21.4 g | 11.5 g | 12.3 g |
| 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 |
| Abalone | 177 | 21.2 g | 7.5 g | 6.1 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 264 kcal. 1 tbsp (16 g): about 42 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 75 kcal.
Is fish high in protein?
Fish contains 24.6 g of protein per 100 g (49% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.9 g in 1 tbsp (16 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in fish?
Fish has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fish?
Fish contains 17.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.1 g is saturated (20% 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 (833% DV), selenium (119% DV), choline (89% DV), magnesium (71% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (70% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fish?
100 g contains 1,500 mg of sodium, 65% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, caviar, black and red, granular has 264 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: 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 174188. 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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