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Fish Butterfish (Raw)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Fish, butterfish, raw

Finfish and Shellfish Products

A 100g serving covers 79% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Fish Butterfish (Raw) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (17.3g), fat (8g), and carbohydrates (0g) per 100g. At 146 calories per 100g, Fish Butterfish (Raw) offers moderate energy density suitable for balanced meals. Sodium is modest at 89mg per 100g, well within limits for heart-healthy eating patterns. Nutritionally broad, Fish Butterfish (Raw) delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories146KCAL
Protein17.3G
Fat8G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

141kcal
  • Protein49%17.3 g
  • Fat51%8 g
  • Carbs0%0 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water74.1G
Energy146KCAL
Protein17.3G
Total lipid (fat)8.0G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Cholesterol65.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.12MG
Riboflavin0.15MG
Niacin4.5MG
Vitamin B-60.30MG
Folate, total15.0UG
Vitamin B-121.9UG
Vitamin A, RAE30.0UG
Calcium, Ca22.0MG
Iron, Fe0.50MG
Magnesium, Mg25.0MG
Phosphorus, P240MG
Potassium, K375MG
Sodium, Na89.0MG
Zinc, Zn0.77MG
Copper, Cu0.05MG
Manganese, Mn0.01MG
Selenium, Se36.5UG
Energy611kJ
Ash1.2G
Pantothenic acid0.75MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food15.0UG
Folate, DFE15.0UG
Retinol30.0UG
Vitamin A, IU100IU
Fatty acids, total saturated3.4G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated3.4G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.59G
Tryptophan0.19G
Threonine0.76G
Isoleucine0.80G
Leucine1.4G
Lysine1.6G
Methionine0.51G
Cystine0.18G
Phenylalanine0.68G
Tyrosine0.58G
Valine0.89G
Arginine1.0G
Histidine0.51G
Alanine1.0G
Aspartic acid1.8G
Glutamic acid2.6G
Glycine0.83G
Proline0.61G
Serine0.70G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
fillet (32g)475.5g2.6g0g
oz (85g)12414.7g6.8g0g

Scaled from Fish Butterfish (Raw)'s per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Fish Butterfish (Raw) is a excellent source of Protein (35% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein

Dietary Considerations

  • Fish Butterfish (Raw) is naturally low in sodium at 89mg per 100g, making it compatible with the DASH diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Fish Butterfish (Raw) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 17.3g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

  • Fish Butterfish (Raw) provides 37mcg of selenium per 100g, a mineral important for thyroid function. See the Thyroid Health Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Potassium: top 17% (#1,405 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories146
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0G10%
Cholesterol 65.0MG22%
Sodium 89.0MG4%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0
Protein 17.3G35%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 22.0MG2%
Iron 0.50MG3%
Potassium 375MG8%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 171951.

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