1 piece (medium) of Anglerfish (150 g) has 123 calories. That works out to 82 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 26.4 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 3.3 µg of B12 covers 138% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Anglerfish Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

17.6g

· 35% DV

Fat

1.1g

· 1% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 88% · Fat 12%

Anglerfish Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.2µg · 92% DV

0.25mg · 15% DV

2.1mg · 13% DV

0.6mg · 12% DV

Minerals

Selenium

30µg · 55% DV

Phosphorus

180mg · 26% DV

Iodine

35µg · 23% DV

Potassium ⭐

350mg · 10% DV

How Nutritious Is Anglerfish?

Nutrient density

Very high

80/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

58/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Anglerfish Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Anglerfish

To burn the 82 calories in 100 g:

🚶

20min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

8min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

11min

Cycling

🏊

10min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Anglerfish Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Anglerfish Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish yes

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Anglerfish Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Anglerfish Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.25g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.35g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.4g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 0.1:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anglerfish

How many calories are in anglerfish?

Anglerfish provides 82 calories per 100 g. That serving also contains 17.6 g of protein and 1.1 g of fat.

Is anglerfish suitable for a keto diet?

Yes. Anglerfish has 0 g of carbohydrates and a glycemic index of 0, making it compatible with keto and ketovore diets. It is also suitable for pescatarian, Mediterranean, Paleo, and gluten-free diets, but it contains fish allergen.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026