Is Fish and Chips Healthy? Nutrition & Calories
Fish and Chips nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 350 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 232 kcal | 812 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 971 kJ | 3,397 kJ |
| Protein | 10 g | 35 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 42 g |
| incl. saturated | 1.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 23 g | 81 g |
| incl. sugars | 0.5 g | 1.8 g |
| incl. fiber | 2 g | 7 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 2.4 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
232 kcal (971 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 10/12/23 g
Serving (350 g) — 812 kcal (3,397 kJ) · Nutri-Score B
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: medium salt: medium fiber: low
In moderation, and mind the portion. Fish and chips gets grade B on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, but that is per 100 g: a typical serving is high in calories.
For
- Protein: 35 g per serving — 63% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
- Fiber: 7 g per serving — 28% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
Against
- A serving is a big share of the day: 812 kcal, about 41% of a 2,000 kcal day.
- Salt: 2.4 g per serving — 48% of the 5 g a day the WHO sets as the maximum.
A typical serving is 350 g: 812 kcal, 35 g protein, 42 g fat and 81 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
Fish and chips pairs lean white fish with a fried batter and fries — the frying oil supplies most of the calories.
protein 17%fat 47%carbs 36%
Fish and Chips calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of fish and chips has 348 calories and 200 g has 464. 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 | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 116 | 5 / 6 / 12 | 1 |
| 100 g | 232 | 10 / 12 / 23 | 2 |
| 150 g | 348 | 15 / 18 / 35 | 3 |
| 200 g | 464 | 20 / 24 / 46 | 4 |
| 250 g | 580 | 25 / 30 / 58 | 5 |
| 300 g | 696 | 30 / 36 / 69 | 6 |
| 350 g — typical serving | 812 | 35 / 42 / 81 | 7 |
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How much movement is one serving?
A 350 g serving is 812 kcal — roughly 4 h 25 min of easy walking or 1 h 42 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.
Swaps for fish and chips
No need to swap on composition: fish and chips gets grade B, the second-best of five, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 0.5 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 1.8 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.7 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. A typical serving is heavy, though — 812 kcal: a smaller serving helps here, not a swap. How we pick swaps.
Fish and Chips vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Shawarma | 215 | 11 / 11 / 19 |
| Fish and Chips | 232 | 10 / 12 / 23 |
| Margherita Pizza | 245 | 11 / 9 / 32 |
| Quesadilla | 248 | 14 / 12 / 23 |
| BLT Sandwich | 256 | 8.6 / 16 / 20 |
| Poutine | 260 | 3.3 / 14 / 30 |
| Curry Puff | 265 | 5.8 / 16 / 26 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of fish and chips?
100 g of fish and chips has 232 calories, with 10 g protein, 12 g fat and 23 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of fish and chips?
A 350 g serving has 812 calories: 35 g protein, 42 g fat and 81 g carbs.
What are the macros of fish and chips?
Per 100 g: 10 g protein, 23 g carbs and 12 g fat. By calories that's about 17% protein, 36% carbs and 47% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of fish and chips?
About 4 h 25 min of easy walking or 1 h 42 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 812 calories in a 350 g serving.
How much fiber is in fish and chips?
100 g of fish and chips has 2 g of fiber; a 350 g serving has 7 g — 28% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
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