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Bass nutrition facts
A typical portion of bass (1 small/regular fillet; 90 g, grilled) has 130 calories and 21g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 10 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 97 calories (fish, striped, raw) to 238 (fish, fried).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Fish, bass, grilled, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 23.4g
- more than 83% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 143
- more than 40% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 294mg
- more than 72% of reference foods
1 small/regular fillet weighs 90 g in USDA's record for Fish, bass, grilled (FDC 2706296).
Where the calories come from: 0% carbohydrate, 32% fat and 68% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Selenium42 µg in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g), 76% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.4 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g), 25% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus221 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g), 18% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B120.3 µg in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g), 13% of the Daily Value
- Choline70 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g), 13% of the Daily Value
- Niacin1.8 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g), 11% of the Daily Value
- Magnesium47 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g), 11% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.1 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g), 10% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2706296), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of bass USDA describes
Fried has the most calories per 100 g (238); the fewest: Striped, raw (97)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, bass, grilled | 143 | 23.4 g | 4.8 g | 294 mg |
| Fish, bass, freshwater, mixed species, cooked, dry heat | 146 | 24.2 g | 4.7 g | 90 mg |
| Fish, bass, steamed | 123 | 23.3 g | 2.5 g | 184 mg |
| Fish, bass, NFSSame values: Fish, bass, baked or broiled | 161 | 22.9 g | 7 g | 300 mg |
| Fish, bass, striped, cooked, dry heat | 124 | 22.7 g | 3 g | 88 mg |
| Fish, bass, baked or broiled, coated | 182 | 20.6 g | 7 g | 334 mg |
| Fish, bass, fresh water, mixed species, raw | 114 | 18.9 g | 3.7 g | 70 mg |
| Fish, bass, striped, raw | 97 | 17.7 g | 2.3 g | 69 mg |
| Fish, bass, fried | 238 | 15.9 g | 13.7 g | 395 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 1 small/regular fillet (90 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21.0 g | 23.4 g | 42% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.32 g | 4.80 g | 6% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Energy | 129 kcal | 143 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 62.7 g | 69.6 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 48.6 mg | 54.0 mg | 16% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.12 g | 1.24 g | 6% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.21 g | 1.34 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.43 g | 1.59 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 11.7 mg | 13.0 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.33 mg | 0.37 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 46.8 mg | 52.0 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus, P | 221 mg | 246 mg | 18% |
| Potassium, K | 293 mg | 325 mg | 6% |
| Sodium, Na | 265 mg | 294 mg | 12% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.46 mg | 0.51 mg | 4% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.022 mg | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Selenium, Se | 41.7 µg | 46.3 µg | 76% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 53.1 µg | 59.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 54.0 µg | 60.0 µg | 6% |
| Carotene, beta | 3.60 µg | 4.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.26 mg | 1.40 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 6.39 µg | 7.10 µg | 32% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.11 mg | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 mg | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 1.83 mg | 2.03 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.42 mg | 0.47 mg | 25% |
| Folate, total | 5.40 µg | 6.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.31 µg | 0.34 µg | 13% |
| Choline, total | 69.6 mg | 77.3 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.80 µg | 2.00 µg | 2% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 5.40 µg | 6.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 5.40 µg | 6.00 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0.014 g | 0.016 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0099 g | 0.011 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0063 g | 0.0070 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.013 g | 0.015 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.016 g | 0.018 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.11 g | 0.12 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.66 g | 0.73 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.27 g | 0.30 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.03 g | 1.15 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.55 g | 0.61 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.065 g | 0.072 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00090 g | 0.0010 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.50 g | 0.55 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.16 g | 0.18 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.052 g | 0.058 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0099 g | 0.011 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.18 g | 0.20 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.087 g | 0.097 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2706296: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in bass?
130 in 1 small/regular fillet (90 g) of grilled; 97 to 238 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in bass?
21g in 1 small/regular fillet; 23.4 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in bass?
260mg in 1 small/regular fillet; 294 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov