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Fish Mackerel (Salted)

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Fish, mackerel, salted

Finfish and Shellfish Products

A 100g serving covers 500% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Fish Mackerel (Salted) one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (18.5g) and fat (25.1g) are substantial, making Fish Mackerel (Salted) a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Fish Mackerel (Salted) packs 305 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 4450mg per 100g (193% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Fish Mackerel (Salted) delivers meaningful amounts of 17 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories305KCAL
Protein18.5G
Fat25.1G
Carbs0G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

300kcal
  • Protein25%18.5 g
  • Fat75%25.1 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

Water43.0G
Energy305KCAL
Protein18.5G
Total lipid (fat)25.1G
Carbohydrate, by difference0G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars0G
Cholesterol95.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.02MG
Riboflavin0.19MG
Niacin3.3MG
Vitamin B-60.41MG
Folate, total15.0UG
Vitamin B-1212.0UG
Vitamin A, RAE47.0UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)2.4MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)25.2UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)7.8UG
Calcium, Ca66.0MG
Iron, Fe1.4MG
Magnesium, Mg60.0MG
Phosphorus, P254MG
Potassium, K520MG
Sodium, Na4450MG
Zinc, Zn1.1MG
Copper, Cu0.10MG
Selenium, Se73.4UG
Energy1276kJ
Ash13.4G
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food15.0UG
Folate, DFE15.0UG
Choline, total102MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol47.0UG
Carotene, beta0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU157IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units1006IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)25.2UG
Fatty acids, total saturated7.1G
SFA 4:00G
SFA 6:00G
SFA 8:00G
SFA 10:00G
SFA 12:00.03G
SFA 14:01.1G
SFA 16:04.4G
SFA 18:01.4G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.3G
MUFA 16:11.5G
MUFA 18:14.2G
MUFA 20:11.0G
MUFA 22:11.5G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated6.2G
PUFA 18:20.37G
PUFA 18:30.16G
PUFA 18:40.40G
PUFA 20:40.26G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)1.6G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.39G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)3.0G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cubic inch, boneless (17g)523.1g4.3g0g
piece (5-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/2") (80g)24414.8g20.1g0g
cup, cooked (136g)41525.2g34.1g0g

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

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Fish Mackerel (Salted) is a excellent source of Sodium (193% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Fish Mackerel (Salted) is a excellent source of Vitamin D (126% DV) — see top foods ranked by Vitamin D
  • Fish Mackerel (Salted) is a excellent source of Protein (37% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Fish Mackerel (Salted) is a good source of Magnesium (14% DV) — see top foods ranked by Magnesium
  • Fish Mackerel (Salted) is a good source of Potassium (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Potassium

Dietary Considerations

  • With 520mg of potassium per 100g, individuals on a renal diet should moderate their intake of Fish Mackerel (Salted). See the Kidney Disease & Low-Potassium Diet guide for more.

  • At 4450mg of sodium per 100g, Fish Mackerel (Salted) should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Fish Mackerel (Salted) fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 18.5g protein and only 0.0g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

  • Fish Mackerel (Salted) provides 73mcg of selenium per 100g, a mineral important for thyroid function. See the Thyroid Health Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Sodium: top <1% (#1 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top <1% (#1 of 8,262)
  • Potassium: top 8% (#661 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories305
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.1G32%
Cholesterol 95.0MG32%
Sodium 4450MG193%
Total Carbohydrate 0G0%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 0G
Protein 18.5G37%
Vitamin D 25.2UG126%
Calcium 66.0MG5%
Iron 1.4MG8%
Potassium 520MG11%

* 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: 168149.

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