Catfish

USDA name: Fish, catfish, Nfs

217 calories in 3 oz (85 g). Per 100 g, protein: 13.5 g, carbohydrates: 11.7 g, fat: 16.7 g.

Among the other records in Fish, per 100 g: less protein than 96%, and more sodium than 92%.

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Serving
1
= 85 g
217KCAL
Where the calories come from

Catfish, 3 oz

217 calories

  • Protein11.5 g22% of calories
  • Carbs10 g19% of calories

    incl. 0.42 g fiber · 0.17 g sugars

  • Fat14.2 g60% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories217
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2 g18%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g11%
Cholesterol 40.8 mg14%
Sodium 355 mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 10 g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.42 g2%
Total Sugars 0.17 g
Protein 11.5 g
Vitamin D 0.17 mcg1%
Calcium 17.9 mg1%
Iron 0.91 mg5%
Potassium 216 mg5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Vitamin B1271% 1.7 µg
  • Vitamin E16% 2.4 mg
  • Niacin (B3)14% 2.2 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)11% 0.13 mg
  • Vitamin K10% 11.6 µg
  • Folate10% 38.3 µg
  • Choline9% 47.9 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)9% 0.11 mg
  • Vitamin B66% 0.1 mg
  • Vitamin D1% 0.17 µg

Little or none: Vitamin A, Vitamin C.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Sodium15% 355 mg
  • Selenium15% 8 µg
  • Phosphorus12% 151 mg
  • Iron5% 0.91 mg
  • Copper5% 0.044 mg
  • Potassium5% 216 mg
  • Zinc4% 0.43 mg
  • Magnesium4% 16.1 mg
  • Calcium1% 17.9 mg

How it compares

Against other records in Fish, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Protein

    Lower than 96%

    Same value as 1 of 108 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sodium

    Higher than 92%

    Same value as 1 of 108 other records.

    leastmost

  • Total fat

    Higher than 89%

    Same value as 1 of 108 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calories

    Higher than 86%

    Same value as 1 of 108 other records.

    leastmost

  • Carbohydrates

    Higher than 81%

    Same value as 19 of 108 other records.

    leastmost

  • Fiber

    Higher than 81%

    Same value as 20 of 108 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in catfish?
3 oz (85 g): 217 calories; protein: 11.5 g, carbohydrates: 10 g, fat: 14.2 g.
How much protein is in catfish?
13.5 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 21%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in catfish?
11.2 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 65 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water57.3 g
Energy255 kcal
Protein13.5 g
Total lipid (fat)16.7 g
Carbohydrate, by difference11.7 g
Fiber, total dietary0.5 g
Total Sugars0.2 g
Calcium, Ca21 mg
Iron, Fe1.1 mg
Magnesium, Mg19 mg
Phosphorus, P178 mg
Potassium, K254 mg
Sodium, Na418 mg
Zinc, Zn0.51 mg
Copper, Cu0.052 mg
Selenium, Se9.4 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0 mg
Thiamin0.16 mg
Riboflavin0.13 mg
Niacin2.6 mg
Vitamin B-60.12 mg
Folate, total31 µg
Folic acid20 µg
Folate, food11 µg
Folate, DFE45 µg
Choline, total56.3 mg
Vitamin B-122 µg
Vitamin B-12, added0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE3 µg
Retinol3 µg
Carotene, beta0 µg
Carotene, alpha0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 µg
Lycopene0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin10 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)2.9 mg
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.2 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)13.6 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated2.7 g
SFA 4:00 g
SFA 6:00 g
SFA 8:00 g
SFA 10:00 g
SFA 12:00.002 g
SFA 14:00.049 g
SFA 16:01.9 g
SFA 18:00.58 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated7 g
MUFA 16:10.15 g
MUFA 18:16.7 g
MUFA 20:10.13 g
MUFA 22:10.002 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated5.5 g
PUFA 18:24.7 g
PUFA 18:30.57 g
PUFA 18:40.002 g
PUFA 20:40.034 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.013 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.011 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.043 g
Cholesterol48 mg
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Source: USDA Survey foods (FNDDS): foods as Americans report eating them, from What We Eat in America. FDC ID 2706234, published 2024-10-31. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.