Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Fish and Seafood
Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat contains 252 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 fillet (144 g) provides about 363 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 35% 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 85% of the Daily Value for selenium, 67% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 28% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
These values are for the cooked 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 | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 17.7 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol ? | 96 mg | 32% |
| Sodium ? | 65 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 21.7 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A ? | 36 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 10.8 mg | 67% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.87 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.46 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.14 µg | 6% |
| Calcium ? | 60 mg | 5% |
| Iron ? | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium ? | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus ? | 349 mg | 28% |
| Potassium ? | 492 mg | 10% |
| Zinc ? | 0.47 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.082 mg | 9% |
| Manganese ? | 0.054 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 46.8 µg | 85% |
% 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 35%
- Fat 65%
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
- Protein21.7 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat17.7 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium65 mgbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 93.8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.95 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.8 g |
| Lysine ? | 2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.64 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.85 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.73 g |
| Valine ? | 1.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.64 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.2 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.77 g |
| Serine ? | 0.89 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 36 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 59.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.7 g |
| Energy ? | 1,054 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 120 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 17 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, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 242 | 21.4 g | 11.5 g | 12.3 g |
| Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 216 | 18.1 g | 10.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Caviar | 264 | 24.6 g | 4 g | 17.9 g |
| Crayfish, fried Cooked | 223 | 14.1 g | 11.7 g | 12.9 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 202 | 14.2 g | 10.3 g | 11.2 g |
| Calamari, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 14.1 g | 13.2 g |
| Mollusks, squid, mixed species, cooked, fried Cooked | 175 | 17.9 g | 7.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Clams, fried Cooked | 230 | 13.1 g | 14.4 g | 12.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked fish?
100 g of cooked fish has 252 kcal. 1 fillet (144 g): about 363 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 214 kcal.
Is cooked fish high in protein?
Cooked fish contains 21.7 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 31.3 g in 1 fillet (144 g). About 35% 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 cooked fish?
Cooked fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked fish?
Cooked fish contains 17.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does cooked fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (85% DV), Niacin (B3) (67% DV), phosphorus (28% DV), Vitamin B6 (27% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked fish?
100 g contains 65 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat has 252 kcal, while fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) has 116 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 174243. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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