1 piece (medium) of Fried catfish (120 g) has 264 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 22.2 g of protein, 16.2 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 60% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Fried catfish Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

220

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

7.2g

· 3% DV

Protein

18.5g

· 37% DV

Fat

13.5g

· 17% DV

Fiber

0.3g

· 1% DV

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

Calories come from: Carbs 13% · Protein 33% · Fat 54%

Fried catfish Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.2µg · 50% DV

0.7mg · 14% DV

2.1mg · 13% DV

0.18mg · 11% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

190mg · 27% DV

Selenium

14µg · 25% DV

Sodium

260mg · 11% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Fried catfish?

Nutrient density

High

60/ 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

47/ 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.

Fried catfish 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 Fried catfish

To burn the 220 calories in 100 g:

🚶

54min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

22min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

30min

Cycling

🏊

26min

Swimming

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

Is Fried catfish Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

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 Fried catfish 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 Fried catfish Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

— Not suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

— Not suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Fried catfish Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.2g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.4g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 3.4:1

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fried catfish

How many calories are in fried catfish?

Fried catfish contains 220 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 18.5 g of protein, 13.5 g of fat, and 7.2 g of carbohydrates.

Is fried catfish suitable for a pescatarian diet?

Yes, fried catfish is compatible with pescatarian, omnivore, Mediterranean, and flexitarian diets. It contains fish, so it is not suitable for people with a fish allergy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 24, 2026