Fish, mackerel, king, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Fish, mackerel, king, raw contains 105 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 89 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from protein, with 18% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 650% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 66% of the Daily Value for selenium and 54% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol ? | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium ? | 158 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 20.3 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A ? | 218 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C ? | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.48 mg | 37% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 8.6 mg | 54% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.84 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.44 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 15.6 µg | 650% |
| Calcium ? | 31 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 32 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus ? | 248 mg | 20% |
| Potassium ? | 435 mg | 9% |
| Zinc ? | 0.56 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.026 mg | 3% |
| Manganese ? | 0.005 mg | 0.2% |
| Selenium C | 36.5 µg | 66% |
% 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 82%
- Fat 18%
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
- Protein20.3 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat2 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.36 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium158 mgabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.76 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.46 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.89 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.94 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.6 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.9 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.6 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.79 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.69 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.2 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.6 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.1 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.97 g |
| Proline ? | 0.72 g |
| Serine ? | 0.83 g |
Individual fatty acids (12)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.18 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.082 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.24 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0.09 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.017 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 218 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 75.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Energy ? | 439 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 727 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw Raw | 112 | 20.6 g | 2.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Turtle, green, raw Raw | 89 | 19.8 g | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, raw Raw | 85 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 0.51 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw Raw | 90 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw Raw | 87 | 18.1 g | 0.04 g | 1.1 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, raw Raw | 84 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, raw Raw | 86 | 17.4 g | 0.74 g | 0.97 g |
| Alaska Pollock, raw Raw | 79 | 17.3 g | 0.057 g | 0.99 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw fish?
100 g of raw fish has 105 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 89 kcal. 0.5 fillet (198 g): about 208 kcal.
Is raw fish high in protein?
Raw fish contains 20.3 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.2 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 82% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is above the median (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in raw fish?
Raw fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw fish?
Raw fish contains 2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.36 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (650% DV), selenium (66% DV), Niacin (B3) (54% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (37% DV) and Vitamin B6 (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw fish?
100 g contains 158 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, mackerel, king, raw has 105 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 175122. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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