Catfish Fish Calories and Nutrition Facts
Catfish Fish has 129 calories per 100 g, with 16.5 g protein, 0 g carbs and 7.3 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Fish, catfish, farm raised, raw (FDC ID: 2684445).
A 100g serving of catfish fish contains 129 calories, 16.5g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 7.3g fat.
Energy density
1.29 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
12.8 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
78 g
≈ 2.8 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 1.6g
- Sodium
- 61mg
Fish, catfish, farm raised, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for fish, catfish, farm raised, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (16.5 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 129 kcal | — |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 33% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g | 8% |
| Sodium | 61 mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Catfish Fish calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.29 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 37 kcal | 4.7 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 129 kcal | 16.5 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 146 kcal | 18.7 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 293 kcal | 37.4 g | 0 g | 16.6 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 585 kcal | 74.8 g | 0 g | 33.1 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2684445.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How catfish fish compares to other fish & seafood
Against the 23 fish & seafood in this database, catfish fish ranks 18th lowest in calories and 12th highest in protein. The category averages 100 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 29% above it. The lightest option in the category is squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only at 44 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained at 26.9 g per 100 g.
| Fish & Seafood (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐟 Fish, tilapia, farm raised, raw | 95 kcal | 19 g | 0.95 |
| 🐟 Tuna, ahi or yellowfin, frozen, wild caught | 102 kcal | 24.7 g | 1.02 |
| 🐟 Fish, catfish, farm raised, raw (this page) | 129 kcal | 16.5 g | 1.29 |
| 🐟 Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw | 130 kcal | 22.3 g | 1.3 |
| 🐟 Swordfish, frozen, wild caught | 152 kcal | 19.2 g | 1.52 |
Portion planning with catfish fish
- 100 calories comes to about 78 g (2.8 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 121 g, bringing 156 kcal with it — that is 12.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 50% protein, 50% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 16.5 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low sodium — 61 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Catfish Fish FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of catfish fish?
One serving of 100 g provides 129 calories, 0 g total carbs, 16.5 g protein, and 7.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of catfish fish?
Catfish Fish contains 129 calories per 100 g, with 16.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 7.3 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for catfish fish?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Fish, catfish, farm raised, raw" is FDC ID: 2684445. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of catfish fish?
By calories, catfish fish is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 50% protein, and 50% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of catfish fish?
One ounce (28 g) of catfish fish has 37 calories, with 4.7 g protein, 0 g carbs and 2.1 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 146 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 585 calories.
How much catfish fish is 100 calories?
About 78 g of catfish fish supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.29 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much catfish fish do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 121 g of catfish fish, which also brings 156 calories with it. That works out to 12.8 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is catfish fish high or low in calories for a fish & seafood?
Catfish Fish sits 29% above the fish & seafood average of 100 kcal per 100 g, ranking 18th lowest of 23 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.