Calories in Fish, white, mixed species, fried

Generic food Cooked Fish and Seafood

Fish, white, mixed species, fried contains 227 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 45 kcal.

Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 21% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in fish on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.

100 g provides 52% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 50% of the Daily Value for selenium and 18% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.

The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.

227kcal per 100 g
15.3 gprotein
11.7 gcarbohydrates
13 gfat
45kcal in 1 oz yields (20 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 227 kcal
Total fat C 13 g 17%
Saturated fat C 1.9 g 10%
Cholesterol C 43 mg 14%
Sodium C 405 mg 18%
Total carbohydrates C 11.7 g 4%
Dietary fiber C 0.5 g 2%
Total sugars C 0.2 g
Protein C 15.3 g 31%
Vitamin A C 3 µg0.3%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Vitamin D C 1.4 µg7%
Vitamin E C 2.6 mg17%
Vitamin K C 12.5 µg10%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.17 mg14%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.11 mg9%
Niacin (B3) C 2.9 mg18%
Vitamin B6 C 0.11 mg6%
Folate (B9) C 48 µg12%
Vitamin B12 C 1.2 µg52%
Choline C 47.8 mg9%
Calcium C 21 mg2%
Iron C 1.2 mg7%
Magnesium C 23 mg5%
Phosphorus C 195 mg16%
Potassium C 228 mg5%
Zinc C 0.39 mg4%
Copper C 0.063 mg7%
Selenium C 27.6 µg50%

% 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: 27%Carbohydrates: 21%Fat: 52%227kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 27%
  • Carbohydrates 21%
  • Fat 52%

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

Vitamin B1252%Selenium50%Niacin (B3)18%Vitamin E17%Phosphorus16%Thiamin (B1)14%Folate (B9)12%Vitamin K10%Choline9%Riboflavin (B2)9%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein15.3 gin the lowest quarter of fish (median 20.6 g)
  • Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of fish (median 0 g)
  • Sugars0.2 gin the top quarter of fish (median 0.01 g)
  • Fat13 gabove the median for fish (median 8.8 g)
  • Saturated fat1.9 gabove the median for fish (median 1.9 g)
  • Sodium405 mgin the top quarter of fish (median 322 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water58.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C5.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat C4.8 g
Individual fatty acids (19)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0.015 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0.069 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C4.2 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0 g
SFA 10:0 C0 g
SFA 12:0 C0 g
SFA 14:0 C0.027 g
SFA 16:0 C1.4 g
SFA 18:0 C0.41 g
MUFA 18:1 C5.1 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.53 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.012 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.083 g
PUFA 18:4 C0.001 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.088 g
MUFA 22:1 C0.001 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0.018 g
Carotenoids (6)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C10 µg
Retinol C3 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Other components (8)
Water C58.8 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Theobromine C0 mg
Folic acid C20 µg
Folate, food C15 µg
Vitamin E, added C0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added C0 µg

Other forms of Fish

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Crayfish, fried Cooked 223 14.1 g 11.7 g 12.9 g
Calamari, fried Cooked 234 13.8 g 14.1 g 13.2 g
Clams, fried Cooked 230 13.1 g 14.4 g 12.9 g
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked 202 14.2 g 10.3 g 11.2 g
Shrimp, fried Cooked 218 12.3 g 12.4 g 12.9 g
Salmon nuggets, breaded, frozen, heated Cooked 212 12.7 g 14 g 11.7 g
Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked 216 18.1 g 10.1 g 10.9 g
Scallops, fried Cooked 217 11.1 g 14.1 g 12.5 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 227 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 45 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 39 kcal. 1 small/regular fillet (90 g): about 204 kcal.

Is cooked fish high in protein?

Cooked fish contains 15.3 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.1 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is in the lowest quarter (median 20.6 g).

How many carbs are in cooked fish?

Cooked fish has 11.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.

How much fat is in cooked fish?

Cooked fish contains 13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does cooked fish contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (52% DV), selenium (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (18% DV), Vitamin E (17% DV) and phosphorus (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cooked fish?

100 g contains 405 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does fish have the same nutrition cooked and raw?

No. Per 100 g, fish, white, mixed species, fried has 227 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: 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 2706327. 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).

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