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Cod nutrition facts
A typical portion of cod (1 small/regular fillet; 140 g, grilled) has 150 calories and 27g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 15 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 61 calories (pacific or Alaskan, frozen, wild caught) to 290 (fish, Atlantic, dried and salted).
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, cod, grilled, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 19.4g
- more than 71% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 108
- more than 30% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 346mg
- more than 75% of reference foods
1 small/regular fillet weighs 140 g in USDA's record for Fish, cod, grilled (FDC 2706242).
Where the calories come from: 0% carbohydrate, 24% fat and 76% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B123.2 µg in 1 small/regular fillet (140 g), 132% of the Daily Value
- Selenium41 µg in 1 small/regular fillet (140 g), 74% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus498 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (140 g), 40% of the Daily Value
- Choline116 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (140 g), 21% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.2 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (140 g), 12% of the Daily Value
- Niacin1.9 mg in 1 small/regular fillet (140 g), 12% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2706242), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of cod USDA describes
Dried and salted has the most calories per 100 g (290); the fewest: Pacific or Alaskan, frozen, wild… (61)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, cod, grilled | 108 | 19.4 g | 2.8 g | 346 mg |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted | 290 | 62.8 g | 2.4 g | 7,027 mg |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat | 105 | 22.8 g | 0.9 g | 78 mg |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, canned, solids and liquid | 105 | 22.8 g | 0.9 g | 218 mg |
| Fish, cod, Pacific, cooked | 84 | 20.4 g | 0.3 g | 134 mg |
| Fish, cod, steamed | 87 | 19.3 g | 0.5 g | 235 mg |
| Fish, cod, baked or broiled | 126 | 19 g | 5 g | 351 mg |
| Fish, cod, Pacific, cooked, dry heat (may contain additives to retain moisture) | 85 | 18.7 g | 0.5 g | 372 mg |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw | 82 | 17.8 g | 0.7 g | 54 mg |
| Fish, cod, baked or broiled, coated | 152 | 17.3 g | 5.3 g | 377 mg |
| Fish, cod, Atlantic, wild caught, raw | 70 | 16.1 g | 0.7 g | 299 mg |
| Fish, cod, Pacific, raw (may have been previously frozen) | 69 | 15.3 g | 0.4 g | 303 mg |
| Cod, Pacific or Alaskan, frozen, wild caught | 61 | 14.2 g | 0.2 g | 354 mg |
| Fish, cod, NFSSame values: Fish, cod, fried | 217 | 13.5 g | 12.5 g | 426 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 1 small/regular fillet (140 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27.1 g | 19.4 g | 54% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 3.91 g | 2.79 g | 5% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Energy | 151 kcal | 108 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 108 g | 76.8 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 85.4 mg | 61.0 mg | 28% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.98 g | 0.70 g | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.26 g | 0.90 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.20 g | 0.86 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 15.4 mg | 11.0 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.28 mg | 0.20 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 35.0 mg | 25.0 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 498 mg | 356 mg | 40% |
| Potassium, K | 417 mg | 298 mg | 9% |
| Sodium, Na | 484 mg | 346 mg | 21% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.55 mg | 0.39 mg | 5% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.034 mg | 0.024 mg | 4% |
| Selenium, Se | 40.6 µg | 29.0 µg | 74% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 16.8 µg | 12.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 16.8 µg | 12.0 µg | 2% |
| Carotene, beta | 5.60 µg | 4.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.43 mg | 1.02 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.98 µg | 0.70 µg | 5% |
| 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 | 0.050 mg | 0.036 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 mg | 0.054 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 1.94 mg | 1.39 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.21 mg | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Folate, total | 11.2 µg | 8.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.16 µg | 2.26 µg | 132% |
| Choline, total | 116 mg | 82.6 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.66 µg | 1.90 µg | 2% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 11.2 µg | 8.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 11.2 µg | 8.00 µg | 3% |
| 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 | 0.022 g | 0.016 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.015 g | 0.011 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0098 g | 0.0070 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.021 g | 0.015 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.027 g | 0.019 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.085 g | 0.061 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.56 g | 0.40 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.21 g | 0.15 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.16 g | 0.83 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.84 g | 0.60 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.10 g | 0.074 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.015 g | 0.011 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.17 g | 0.12 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.025 g | 0.018 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.024 g | 0.017 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.060 g | 0.043 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0014 g | 0.0010 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0070 g | 0.0050 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2706242: 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 cod?
150 in 1 small/regular fillet (140 g) of grilled; 61 to 290 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in cod?
27g in 1 small/regular fillet; 19.4 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in cod?
480mg in 1 small/regular fillet; 346 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