Fish (butterfish, raw) nutrition facts
Peprilus triacanthus (Peck)
100 grams of fish, butterfish, raw contain 146 calories, 17 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (79% DV), selenium (66% DV), protein (35% DV) and niacin (B3) (28% DV). Most of its calories (51%) come from fat.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B1279%
- Selenium66%
- Protein35%
- Niacin (B3)28%
- Phosphorus19%
- Vitamin B618%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 30 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.75 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 18% |
| Folate | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.9 µg | 79% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 375 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 240 mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.77 mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 36.5 µg | 66% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 3.38 g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.38 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 74.1 g | - |
How it compares to other finfish and shellfish products
| Per 100 g | Fish (butterfish, raw) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 146 | 134 | +9% |
| Protein | 17.3 g | 20.4 g | -15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 1.29 g | -100% |
| Total fat | 8.02 g | 4.73 g | +69% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.01 g | -100% |
| Sodium | 89 mg | 301 mg | -70% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 171951. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.