Shellfish, NFS: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Shellfish, NFS contains 146 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 197 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from fat and 14% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for shellfish on FoodFactly (143 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 61% of the Daily Value for selenium, 43% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 23% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 146 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 140 mg | 47% |
| Sodium C | 348 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.9 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.07 g | |
| Protein C | 15.5 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A C | 63 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K C | 5.6 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.067 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 28 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1 µg | 43% |
| Choline C | 90.5 mg | 16% |
| Calcium C | 64 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 0.53 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 273 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 131 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.21 mg | 23% |
| Selenium C | 33.3 µg | 61% |
% 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 44%
- Carbohydrates 14%
- Fat 42%
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
- Fiber0.2 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.07 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat6.7 gabove the median for shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium348 mgbelow the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.074 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.076 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.011 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.052 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.77 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.29 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 3 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 3 µg |
| Retinol C | 63 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 70.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 7 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Clams, NFS | 143 | 16.1 g | 6.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Fish, flounder, NFS | 128 | 15.4 g | 0.01 g | 6.9 g |
| Fish, tuna salad | 187 | 16 g | 9.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Mussels | 109 | 15.1 g | 4.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Escargot | 158 | 20 g | 2.5 g | 6.9 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 20.2 g | 0.48 g | 7.5 g |
| Fish, croaker | 189 | 19.9 g | 7.8 g | 8.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in shellfish?
100 g of shellfish has 146 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 197 kcal.
Is shellfish high in protein?
Shellfish contains 15.5 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.9 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in shellfish?
Shellfish has 4.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0.07 g of sugars.
How much fat is in shellfish?
Shellfish contains 6.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does shellfish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (61% DV), Vitamin B12 (43% DV), copper (23% DV), phosphorus (22% DV) and choline (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in shellfish?
100 g contains 348 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2706336. 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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