Karimeen Calories & Nutrition (करीमीन)

Karimeen has 92 calories per 100g (92 kcal per 100 g)

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

Karimeen Calories by Serving Size

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

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 46 kcal 9.9 g 0 g 0.7 g
100 g standard 100 g 92 kcal 19.7 g 0 g 1.4 g
200 g 200 g 184 kcal 39.4 g 0 g 2.8 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 — Karimeen (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 92 kcal 92 kcal 5%
Protein 19.7 g 19.7 g 39%
Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g 0%
Fat 1.4 g 1.4 g 2%
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 19.7 g · 86%
Carbs 0 g · 0%
Fat 1.4 g · 14%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 92 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 20 min
Cycling 13 min
Running 10 min
Yoga 26 min

Is Karimeen good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Karimeen carries roughly 92 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 19.7 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 Karimeen good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Karimeen provides about 19.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 21.4 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 Karimeen

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 Karimeen

Kerala's famous backwater fish, cooked as karimeen pollichathu.

Frequently asked questions about Karimeen

100 g of karimeen contains approximately 92 calories, along with 19.7 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 1.4 g fat.

100 gram karimeen (100 g) mein lagbhag 92 calorie aur 19.7 g protein hota hai. Isme 0 g carbs aur 1.4 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम करीमीन (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 92 कैलोरी और 19.7 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 0 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 1.4 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Karimeen contains about 92 calories, 19.7 g protein, 0 g carbs and 1.4 g fat.

Yes — a good choice. Karimeen carries roughly 92 kcal per 100 g, which is low for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 19.7 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.

Karimeen contains about 19.7 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Karimeen 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.

Karimeen is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 92 calories in 100 g of karimeen takes brisk walking for about 20 minutes, or cycling for about 13 minutes, or running for about 10 minutes, or yoga for about 26 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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