Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat: Nutrition Facts
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Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat contains 187 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 159 kcal.
Roughly 66% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat 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, 54% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 52% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Cholesterol ? | 71 mg | 24% |
| Sodium ? | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 29.7 g | 59% |
| Vitamin A ? | 31 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.9 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 8.7 mg | 54% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.68 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.3 µg | 52% |
| Calcium ? | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.63 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus ? | 201 mg | 16% |
| Potassium ? | 538 mg | 11% |
| Zinc ? | 0.67 mg | 6% |
| Copper ? | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| 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 66%
- Fat 34%
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
- Protein29.7 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat6.7 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Sodium50 mgin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.33 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.4 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.4 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.7 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.88 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.32 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1 g |
| Valine ? | 1.5 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.8 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.87 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.8 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 3 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.4 g |
| Proline ? | 1 g |
| Serine ? | 1.2 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 31 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 67.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Energy ? | 782 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 104 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 164 | 29.8 g | 4.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 158 | 32.5 g | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 143 | 26.4 g | 3.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 148 | 25.6 g | 5.1 g | 2 g |
| Mollusks, conch, baked or broiled Cooked | 130 | 26.3 g | 1.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 172 | 23.8 g | 7.4 g | 4.5 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 115 | 23.7 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Shrimp, cooked Cooked | 119 | 22.8 g | 1.5 g | 1.7 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 187 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 159 kcal. 0.5 fillet (146 g): about 273 kcal.
Is cooked fish high in protein?
Cooked fish contains 29.7 g of protein per 100 g (59% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.2 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 66% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is among the highest quarter (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 6.7 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) (54% DV), Vitamin B12 (52% DV), phosphorus (16% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked fish?
100 g contains 50 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat has 187 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 174248. 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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