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Carp nutrition facts
A typical portion of carp (3 oz; 85 g, fish, cooked, dry heat) has 140 calories and 19g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 3 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 127 calories (fish, raw) to 213 (fish).
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, carp, cooked, dry heat, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 22.9g
- more than 81% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 162
- more than 46% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 63mg
- more than 43% of reference foods
3 oz weighs 85 g in USDA's record for Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat (FDC 174185).
Where the calories come from: 0% carbohydrate, 41% fat and 59% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B121.2 µg in 3 oz (85 g), 52% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus451 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 36% of the Daily Value
- Selenium14 µg in 3 oz (85 g), 25% of the Daily Value
- Zinc1.6 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 15% of the Daily Value
- Niacin1.8 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 11% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.2 mg in 3 oz (85 g), 11% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 174185), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of carp USDA describes
Fish has the most calories per 100 g (213); the fewest: Fish, raw (127)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat | 162 | 22.9 g | 7.2 g | 63 mg |
| Fish, carp | 213 | 20 g | 10.7 g | 314 mg |
| Fish, carp, raw | 127 | 17.8 g | 5.6 g | 49 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (66)
The portion is 3 oz (85 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (11)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19.4 g | 22.9 g | 39% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.09 g | 7.17 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Ash | 1.59 g | 1.87 g | |
| Energy | 138 kcal | 162 kcal | |
| Water | 59.2 g | 69.6 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 71.4 mg | 84.0 mg | 24% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.18 g | 1.39 g | 6% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.54 g | 2.98 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.56 g | 1.83 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 44.2 mg | 52.0 mg | 3% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.35 mg | 1.59 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 32.3 mg | 38.0 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 451 mg | 531 mg | 36% |
| Potassium, K | 363 mg | 427 mg | 8% |
| Sodium, Na | 53.5 mg | 63.0 mg | 2% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.61 mg | 1.90 mg | 15% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.062 mg | 0.073 mg | 7% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.043 mg | 0.050 mg | 2% |
| Selenium, Se | 13.8 µg | 16.2 µg | 25% |
Vitamins (13)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 8.50 µg | 10.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8.50 µg | 10.0 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1.36 mg | 1.60 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.12 mg | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin | 0.060 mg | 0.070 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 1.78 mg | 2.10 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.74 mg | 0.87 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.19 mg | 0.22 mg | 11% |
| Folate, total | 14.4 µg | 17.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.25 µg | 1.47 µg | 52% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 14.4 µg | 17.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 14.4 µg | 17.0 µg | 4% |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.22 g | 0.26 g | |
| Threonine | 0.85 g | 1.00 g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.90 g | 1.05 g | |
| Leucine | 1.58 g | 1.86 g | |
| Lysine | 1.78 g | 2.10 g | |
| Methionine | 0.58 g | 0.68 g | |
| Cystine | 0.21 g | 0.24 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.76 g | 0.89 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.66 g | 0.77 g | |
| Valine | 1.00 g | 1.18 g | |
| Arginine | 1.16 g | 1.37 g | |
| Histidine | 0.57 g | 0.67 g | |
| Alanine | 1.18 g | 1.38 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1.99 g | 2.34 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 2.90 g | 3.41 g | |
| Glycine | 0.93 g | 1.10 g | |
| Proline | 0.69 g | 0.81 g | |
| Serine | 0.79 g | 0.93 g |
Fatty acids (14)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 | 0.12 g | 0.15 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.72 g | 0.84 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.20 g | 0.24 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.25 g | 1.47 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.56 g | 0.66 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.29 g | 0.35 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.17 g | 0.20 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.12 g | 0.15 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.71 g | 0.84 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.063 g | 0.074 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.077 g | 0.091 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.26 g | 0.30 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.44 g | 0.52 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.089 g | 0.10 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 174185: 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 carp?
140 in 3 oz (85 g) of fish, cooked, dry heat; 127 to 213 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in carp?
19g in 3 oz; 22.9 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in carp?
55mg in 3 oz; 63 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