Halibut Calories and Nutrition Facts
Halibut has 81 calories per 100 g, with 19.1 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0.6 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Halibut, frozen, wild caught (FDC ID: 2747656).
A 100g serving of halibut contains 81 calories, 19.1g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 0.6g fat.
Energy density
0.81 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
23.6 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
123 g
≈ 4.3 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 108mg
Halibut, frozen, wild caught nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for halibut, frozen, wild caught 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 (19.1 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | — |
| Protein | 19.1 g | 38% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
*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.
Halibut 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 0.81 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 23 kcal | 5.4 g | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 81 kcal | 19.1 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 92 kcal | 21.7 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 184 kcal | 43.3 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 367 kcal | 86.6 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2747656.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How halibut compares to other fish & seafood
Against the 23 fish & seafood in this database, halibut ranks 12th lowest in calories and 8th highest in protein. The category averages 100 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 19% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🍽️ Scallops, bay, Patagonian, frozen, wild caught | 79 kcal | 16.4 g | 0.79 |
| 🦀 Crustaceans, crab, blue swimming, lump, pasteurized, refrigerated | 81 kcal | 18.6 g | 0.81 |
| 🍽️ Halibut, frozen, wild caught (this page) | 81 kcal | 19.1 g | 0.81 |
| 🍽️ Mahi mahi, frozen, wild caught | 84 kcal | 19.8 g | 0.84 |
| 🐟 Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids | 90 kcal | 19 g | 0.9 |
Portion planning with halibut
- 100 calories comes to about 123 g (4.3 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 105 g, bringing 85 kcal with it — that is 23.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 93% protein, 7% 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 — 19.1 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low fat — 0.6 g per 100 g (≤ 3 g)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Low sodium — 108 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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Halibut FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of halibut?
One serving of 100 g provides 81 calories, 0 g total carbs, 19.1 g protein, and 0.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of halibut?
Halibut contains 81 calories per 100 g, with 19.1 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 0.6 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for halibut?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Halibut, frozen, wild caught" is FDC ID: 2747656. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of halibut?
By calories, halibut is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 93% protein, and 7% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of halibut?
One ounce (28 g) of halibut has 23 calories, with 5.4 g protein, 0 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 92 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 367 calories.
How much halibut is 100 calories?
About 123 g of halibut supplies 100 calories, because it carries 0.81 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much halibut do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 105 g of halibut, which also brings 85 calories with it. That works out to 23.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is halibut high or low in calories for a fish & seafood?
Halibut sits 19% below the fish & seafood average of 100 kcal per 100 g, ranking 12th 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.