Calories in Carp: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
How many calories in carp: per 100 g and per serving
Figures are for: Carp, raw
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 127 kcal | 191 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 531 kJ | 797 kJ |
| Protein | 18 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 5.6 g | 8.4 g |
| incl. saturated | 1.1 g | 1.7 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 171952, “Fish, carp, raw” — the measured composition of this exact food, raw, as you weigh it before cooking, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
127 kcal (531 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 18/5.6/0 g
Serving (150 g) — 191 kcal (797 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Is carp healthy?
Yes. On its nutrient profile, carp is a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Protein: 27 g per serving — 48% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
- All green on the traffic light: 0 g sugar, 0.1 g salt and 1.1 g saturated fat per 100 g.
A typical serving is 150 g: 191 kcal, 27 g protein, 8.4 g fat and 0 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Carp is a freshwater fish of medium fat content, about 6 g per 100 g raw. It's popular fried, baked or stuffed.
protein 59%fat 41%carbs 0%
Vitamins and minerals in carp
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin D — 25 mcg, 123% of the Daily Value (#1 of 17 in our fish & seafood section); vitamin B12 — 1.5 mcg, 64% of the Daily Value; phosphorus — 415 mg, 33% of the Daily Value (#2 of 25 in our fish & seafood section).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 25 mcg | 37 mcg | 185% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63 mg | 0.95 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.12 mg | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.6 mg | 2.5 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 0.28 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) | 15 mcg | 23 mcg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg | 2.3 mcg | 96% |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 500 mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 62 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 415 mg | 623 mg | 50% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 13 mcg | 19 mcg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 99 mg | 33% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Fish, carp, raw” (FDC ID 171952, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Carp calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of carp has 191 calories and 200 g has 254. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 64 | 8.9 / 2.8 / 0 |
| 100 g | 127 | 18 / 5.6 / 0 |
| 150 g — typical serving | 191 | 27 / 8.4 / 0 |
| 200 g | 254 | 36 / 11 / 0 |
| 250 g | 318 | 45 / 14 / 0 |
| 300 g | 381 | 53 / 17 / 0 |
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Carp: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Carp, raw | 127 | 18 / 5.6 / 0 |
| Fried carp | 190 | 18 / 12 / 3.1 |
How much movement is one serving?
A 150 g serving is 191 kcal — roughly 62 min of easy walking or 24 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Carp: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: carp already gets grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 0 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 1.1 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.1 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
What to pair carp with
A serving of carp has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Broccoli, 150 g — +4.9 g fiber, 53 kcal.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 150 g, a typical serving of carp.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carp | A | 191 | 27 | 0 |
| Barramundi | A | 186 | 35 | 0 |
| Canned Tuna | A | 174 | 38 | 0 |
| Cod | A | 158 | 35 | 0 |
Carp vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Mussels | 86 | 12 / 2.2 / 3.7 |
| Shrimp | 95 | 20 / 1.2 / 0.2 |
| Imitation Crab (Surimi) | 99 | 15 / 0.9 / 6.9 |
| Smoked Salmon | 117 | 18 / 4.3 / 0 |
| Carp | 127 | 18 / 5.6 / 0 |
| Tilapia | 128 | 26 / 2.7 / 0 |
| Otah | 145 | 11 / 8.7 / 6 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of carp?
100 g of carp has 127 calories, with 18 g protein, 5.6 g fat and 0 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of carp?
A 150 g serving has 191 calories: 27 g protein, 8.4 g fat and 0 g carbs.
What are the macros of carp?
Per 100 g: 18 g protein, 0 g carbs and 5.6 g fat. By calories that's about 59% protein, 0% carbs and 41% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of carp?
About 62 min of easy walking or 24 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 191 calories in a 150 g serving.
What vitamins and minerals are in carp?
Per 100 g, carp is richest in vitamin D (25 mcg, 123% DV), vitamin B12 (1.5 mcg, 64% DV), phosphorus (415 mg, 33% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 171952.
How much fiber is in carp?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.