Swordfish Calories and Nutrition Facts
Swordfish has 152 calories per 100 g, with 19.2 g protein, 0.5 g carbs and 8.1 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Swordfish, frozen, wild caught (FDC ID: 2747672).
A 100g serving of swordfish contains 152 calories, 19.2g protein, 0.5g total carbs (0.5g net carbs), and 8.1g fat.
Energy density
1.52 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
12.6 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0.5 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
66 g
≈ 2.3 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 57mg
Swordfish, frozen, wild caught nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for swordfish, 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 (19.2 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 kcal | — |
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 0% |
| Fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 57 mg | 2% |
*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.
Swordfish 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 1.52 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 43 kcal | 5.4 g | 0.1 g | 2.3 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 152 kcal | 19.2 g | 0.5 g | 8.1 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 172 kcal | 21.8 g | 0.6 g | 9.2 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 345 kcal | 43.5 g | 1.1 g | 18.4 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 689 kcal | 87.1 g | 2.3 g | 36.7 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2747672.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How swordfish compares to other fish & seafood
Against the 23 fish & seafood in this database, swordfish ranks 20th lowest in calories and 7th highest in protein. The category averages 100 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 52% 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, catfish, farm raised, raw | 129 kcal | 16.5 g | 1.29 |
| 🐟 Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw | 130 kcal | 22.3 g | 1.3 |
| 🐟 Swordfish, frozen, wild caught (this page) | 152 kcal | 19.2 g | 1.52 |
| 🐟 Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farm raised, raw | 197 kcal | 20.3 g | 1.97 |
| 🍽️ Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained | 206 kcal | 26.9 g | 2.06 |
Portion planning with swordfish
- 100 calories comes to about 66 g (2.3 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 104 g, bringing 158 kcal with it — that is 12.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 1% carbs, 51% protein, 48% 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 — 19.2 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Low sodium — 57 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0.5 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Swordfish FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of swordfish?
One serving of 100 g provides 152 calories, 0.5 g total carbs, 19.2 g protein, and 8.1 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of swordfish?
Swordfish contains 152 calories per 100 g, with 19.2 g protein, 0.5 g carbohydrate, and 8.1 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for swordfish?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Swordfish, frozen, wild caught" is FDC ID: 2747672. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of swordfish?
By calories, swordfish is approximately 1% carbohydrates, 51% protein, and 48% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of swordfish?
One ounce (28 g) of swordfish has 43 calories, with 5.4 g protein, 0.1 g carbs and 2.3 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 172 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 689 calories.
How much swordfish is 100 calories?
About 66 g of swordfish supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.52 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much swordfish do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 104 g of swordfish, which also brings 158 calories with it. That works out to 12.6 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is swordfish high or low in calories for a fish & seafood?
Swordfish sits 52% above the fish & seafood average of 100 kcal per 100 g, ranking 20th 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.