Calories in Fish, mackerel, salted
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Fish, mackerel, salted contains 305 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, 5-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/2" (80 g) provides about 244 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from protein 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 500% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 133% of the Daily Value for selenium and 126% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories ? | 305 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 25.1 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat ? | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Cholesterol ? | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium ? | 4,450 mg | 193% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 18.5 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A C | 47 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 25.2 µg | 126% |
| Vitamin E I | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K I | 7.8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.41 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 12 µg | 500% |
| Choline I | 102 mg | 18% |
| Calcium ? | 66 mg | 5% |
| Iron ? | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 60 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus ? | 254 mg | 20% |
| Potassium ? | 520 mg | 11% |
| Zinc ? | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper ? | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium I | 73.4 µg | 133% |
% 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 25%
- Fat 75%
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
- Protein18.5 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat25.1 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat7.1 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium4,450 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 8.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 6.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 3 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.37 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.029 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.26 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 1 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.39 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 47 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 1,006 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 25.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 43 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 13.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,276 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 157 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 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 |
| Seafood sauce | 203 | 8.5 g | 2.5 g | 17.4 g |
| Shrimp scampi | 192 | 15.4 g | 2.3 g | 13 g |
| Sea bass, Chilean, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 209 | 14.9 g | 0.14 g | 16.6 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 |
| Octopus | 226 | 13.2 g | 13.4 g | 13 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 242 | 21.4 g | 11.5 g | 12.3 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 305 kcal. 1 piece, 5-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/2" (80 g): about 244 kcal. 1 cubic inch, boneless (17 g): about 52 kcal. 1 cup, cooked (136 g): about 415 kcal.
Is fish high in protein?
Fish contains 18.5 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.8 g in 1 piece, 5-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/2" (80 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is below the median (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in fish?
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 fish?
Fish contains 25.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7.1 g is saturated (36% 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 (500% DV), selenium (133% DV), Vitamin D (126% DV), Vitamin B6 (24% DV) and Niacin (B3) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fish?
100 g contains 4,450 mg of sodium, 193% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, mackerel, salted has 305 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 168149. 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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