Catfish Calories & Nutrition (मागुर मछली)

Catfish has 124 calories per 100g (124 kcal per 100 g)

Protein Foods Health Rating: 9/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
124 kcal

Catfish Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Catfish broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 62 kcal 8 g 0 g 3.1 g
100 g standard 100 g 124 kcal 15.9 g 0 g 6.2 g
200 g 200 g 248 kcal 31.8 g 0 g 12.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Catfish (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 124 kcal 124 kcal 6%
Protein 15.9 g 15.9 g 32%
Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g 0%
Fat 6.2 g 6.2 g 10%
Fiber 0 g 0 g 0%
Sugar 0 g 0 g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 15.9 g · 53%
Carbs 0 g · 0%
Fat 6.2 g · 47%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 124 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 27 min
Cycling 18 min
Running 13 min
Yoga 35 min

Is Catfish good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Catfish carries roughly 124 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 15.9 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Catfish good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Catfish provides about 15.9 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 12.8 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Catfish

Grill, bake, steam or curry it with little oil rather than deep-frying. Trim visible fat and skin to cut calories without losing protein.

About Catfish

A freshwater catfish valued in Bengal and Assam.

Frequently asked questions about Catfish

100 g of catfish contains approximately 124 calories, along with 15.9 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 6.2 g fat.

100 gram catfish (100 g) mein lagbhag 124 calorie aur 15.9 g protein hota hai. Isme 0 g carbs aur 6.2 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम मागुर मछली (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 124 कैलोरी और 15.9 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 0 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 6.2 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Catfish contains about 124 calories, 15.9 g protein, 0 g carbs and 6.2 g fat.

Yes — a good choice. Catfish carries roughly 124 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 15.9 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Catfish contains about 15.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Catfish provides roughly 0 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Catfish is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 124 calories in 100 g of catfish takes brisk walking for about 27 minutes, or cycling for about 18 minutes, or running for about 13 minutes, or yoga for about 35 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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