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Fried Catfish

Fried Catfish

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Fried catfish is a classic Southern U.S. dish featuring freshwater catfish coated in seasoned cornmeal and deep-fried to create a crisp exterior with moist, flaky flesh. While catfish itself provides lean protein and essential nutrients like vitamin B12, the frying process significantly increases the dish's calorie and fat content. This preparation is traditionally served with sides like coleslaw and hushpuppies, balancing textures and flavors characteristic of Southern cuisine.

Macro Impact

A 4 oz serving contains 259 calories, 20g protein, 9g carbs, and 15g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size4 oz (113 g)
Amount per serving
Calories259
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g
19%
Saturated Fat4g
19%
Trans Fat1g
Polyunsaturated Fat4g
Monounsaturated Fat6g
Cholesterol80mg
27%
Sodium316mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate9g
3%
Dietary Fiber0.8g
3%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein20g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium50mg
4%
Iron2mg
9%
Potassium384mg
8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
9 / 275 g
3%
Fiber
1 / 28 g
3%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
15 / 78 g
19%
Monounsaturated
6 / 31 g
20%
Polyunsaturated
4 / 23 g
16%
Saturated
4 / 23 g
16%
Trans
1 g
Cholesterol
80 / 300 g
27%
Omega 3
1 / 5 g
13%
Omega 6
3 / 19 g
16%
Omega 9
6 g
Protein
Protein
20 / 80 g
26%
Amino Acids
Histidine
1 / 3 g
19%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
60%
Leucine
2 / 3 g
55%
Lysine
2 / 2 g
76%
Methionine
1 / 1 g
50%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
41%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
75%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
71%
Valine
1 / 2 g
52%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
2 g
Glutamic Acid
3 g
Glycine
1 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
7%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
13%
Niacin, B3
3 / 15 mg
17%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
16%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
17%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
2 / 2 mcg
89%
Folate
34 / 400 mcg
8%
Vitamin A
9 / 800 mcg
1%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
0 / 15 mg
0%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
50 / 1k mg
5%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
13%
Iron
2 / 13 mg
12%
Magnesium
31 / 370 mg
8%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
2%
Phosphorous
244 / 700 mg
35%
Potassium
384 / 3k mg
13%
Selenium
16 / 55 mcg
29%
Sodium
316 / 2.3k mg
14%
Zinc
1 / 10 mg
10%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
66 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
0 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Fish, catfish, channel, cooked, breaded and fried. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 174187.
  2. 2.Fish, catfish, channel (bullhead), wild, breaded and fried. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2994.

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