Calories in Fish, salmon cake or patty
Generic food Meals and Dishes
Fish, salmon cake or patty contains 285 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cubic inch (17 g) provides about 48 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 93% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 41% of the Daily Value for selenium and 39% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
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 | 285 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 22.1 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.1 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 83 mg | 28% |
| Sodium C | 404 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 0.65 g | |
| Protein C | 16.1 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 51 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 7.7 µg | 39% |
| Vitamin E C | 3.4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K C | 23 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.2 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.41 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.2 µg | 93% |
| Choline C | 95.7 mg | 17% |
| Calcium C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.71 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 198 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 282 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.48 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.052 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 22.3 µg | 41% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 6%
- Fat 71%
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
- Protein16.1 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber0.3 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars0.65 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat22.1 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat4.1 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium404 mgabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 9.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.48 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.63 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 6.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.34 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.86 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.91 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.056 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.5 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.075 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.21 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 54 µg |
| Retinol C | 51 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 4 µg |
| Folate, food C | 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ham croquette | 273 | 18 g | 2.6 g | 20.7 g |
| Sausage and peppers, no sauce | 247 | 14 g | 3.3 g | 19.9 g |
| Beef salad | 261 | 17.8 g | 2.9 g | 19.3 g |
| Topping from meat and vegetable pizza | 299 | 17.6 g | 7.7 g | 22 g |
| Chicken or turkey salad, made with mayonnaise | 235 | 13.9 g | 2.9 g | 18.8 g |
| Sausage with tomato-based sauce | 234 | 13.3 g | 2.6 g | 19.1 g |
| Topping from meat pizza | 321 | 19.2 g | 5.7 g | 24.5 g |
| Meat loaf, Puerto Rican style | 325 | 19.8 g | 10.7 g | 22 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 285 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 48 kcal. 1 ball (85 g): about 242 kcal. 1 croquette (85 g): about 242 kcal.
Is fish high in protein?
Fish contains 16.1 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.7 g in 1 cubic inch (17 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in fish?
Fish has 4.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.65 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fish?
Fish contains 22.1 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 (93% DV), selenium (41% DV), Vitamin D (39% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV) and Vitamin B6 (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fish?
100 g contains 404 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, salmon cake or patty has 285 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 2706552. 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).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.