Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dried or dry Fish and Seafood
Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted contains 290 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 82 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from protein, with 8% from fat and 0% 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 417% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 269% of the Daily Value for selenium and 76% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.46 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol ? | 152 mg | 51% |
| Sodium ? | 7,027 mg | 306% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 62.8 g | 126% |
| Vitamin A C | 42 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C ? | 3.5 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D ? | 4 µg | 20% |
| Vitamin E I | 2.8 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.27 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.7 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.86 mg | 51% |
| Folate (B9) C | 25 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 10 µg | 417% |
| Choline I | 291 mg | 53% |
| Calcium ? | 160 mg | 12% |
| Iron ? | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium ? | 133 mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus ? | 950 mg | 76% |
| Potassium ? | 1,458 mg | 31% |
| Zinc ? | 1.6 mg | 14% |
| Copper ? | 0.18 mg | 20% |
| Manganese ? | 0.05 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 148 µg | 269% |
% 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 92%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein62.8 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat2.4 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.46 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium7,027 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal21.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water16.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.34 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.8 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.7 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 2.8 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 2.9 g |
| Leucine ? | 5.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 5.8 g |
| Methionine ? | 1.9 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.67 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 2.5 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 2.1 g |
| Valine ? | 3.2 g |
| Arginine ? | 3.8 g |
| Histidine ? | 1.8 g |
| Alanine ? | 3.8 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 6.4 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 9.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 3 g |
| Proline ? | 2.2 g |
| Serine ? | 2.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.011 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.42 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.018 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 ? | 0.032 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.32 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.078 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.056 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.053 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.035 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 42 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 161 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 4 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 16.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 18.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,212 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 140 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp, dried Dried or dry | 250 | 51 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 275 | 47.7 g | 15.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 158 | 32.5 g | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 164 | 29.8 g | 4.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained Canned | 206 | 26.9 g | 2.4 g | 9.9 g |
| Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 143 | 26.4 g | 3.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids, without skin and bones Canned | 158 | 26.3 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Mollusks, conch, baked or broiled Cooked | 130 | 26.3 g | 1.7 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry fish?
100 g of dried or dry fish has 290 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 82 kcal. 1 piece, 5-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/2" (80 g): about 232 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 247 kcal.
Is dried or dry fish high in protein?
Dried or dry fish contains 62.8 g of protein per 100 g (126% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.8 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 92% 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 dried or dry fish?
Dried or dry fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry fish?
Dried or dry fish contains 2.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.46 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (417% DV), selenium (269% DV), phosphorus (76% DV), choline (53% DV) and Vitamin B6 (51% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry fish?
100 g contains 7,027 mg of sodium, 306% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted has 290 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 174190. 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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