Mackerel — Calories and Macros

Oily fish, intensely flavored. Highest omega-3 of common fish.

Good proteinHigh fat
262cal

per 100g cooked
13% of a 2,000 cal day

Protein

24g

Carbs

0g

Fat

18g

Fiber

0g

Sugar

0g

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Common questions

How many calories are in mackerel?

100g cooked of mackerel has 262 calories, with 24g protein, 0g carbs, and 18g fat.

How much protein is in mackerel?

Mackerel has 24g of protein per 100g cooked. That is about 9g per 100 calories, a solid amount of protein for its calories.

Is mackerel good for weight loss?

Any food can fit a weight-loss diet, because your total daily calories decide the result, not one food. Mackerel is calorie-dense and easy to overeat, so keep the portion measured and fit it into your target.

Is mackerel healthy?

Healthy depends on the rest of your day, not one food. Keep an eye on the fat. In a balanced diet at your calorie target, mackerel is fine; the portion and how often you eat it matter more than the food itself.

Nutrition values approximated from USDA FoodData Central. Estimates for tracking, not medical reference. Reviewed against USDA FoodData Central.