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Catfish
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 96 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 35%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 2.8 g 4%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 95 mg 4%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 2.1 mg 14%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.19 mg 16%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 2.3 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.57 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg 21%
- Vitamin B12 2 µg 83%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 0.5 mg 3%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 180 mg 14%
- Potassium 280 mg 6%
- Zinc 0.7 mg 6%
- Copper 0.05 mg 6%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Iodine 90 µg 60%
Similar foods
- Channel catfishwild, raw95 kcal / 100 g
- Catfish filletsimmered127 kcal / 100 g
- European catfishraw128 kcal / 100 g
- Japanese catfishchannel catfish145 kcal / 100 g
- Gilded catfishfresh100 kcal / 100 g
- Katlaraw100 kcal / 100 g
- Fishaverage, raw124 kcal / 100 g
- Salmonraw262 kcal / 100 g
- Brown bullhead fishraw65 kcal / 100 g
- Carpraw112 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Catfish
How do you cook catfish fillets in a pan?
Pat them dry, season and dust lightly with flour or cornmeal. Fry in a little hot oil for about 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden and the flesh flakes easily.
How long does catfish take to bake?
Bake seasoned fillets at 200 °C for about 12–15 minutes, or until the thickest part is opaque and flakes easily. Thicker pieces need longer.
How can you tell if catfish is fresh when buying it?
Fresh catfish should smell mild, not sour or strongly fishy, and its flesh should look moist and feel firm. If buying whole, look for clear eyes and bright red gills.
How should you store fresh catfish?
Keep it covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days of buying. Freeze it in an airtight wrapping if you will not use it in that time; thaw it in the fridge.
What dishes are made with catfish?
Cornmeal-crusted fried catfish is a well-known dish in the southern United States, often served with chips, slaw or hush puppies. Catfish also works well in a curry or a spiced stew because its flesh holds together during cooking.
Can you eat catfish raw?
It is safest to cook catfish rather than eat it raw: cooking kills parasites and harmful bacteria. Cook the centre to 63 °C, or until the flesh is opaque and separates easily with a fork.
Is catfish a good source of iodine?
Yes. Catfish is a source of iodine, with 90 µg per 100 g.
How much protein is in catfish?
A 100 g portion contains 18 g of protein.
Source: CoFID (UK) 16-007 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
