Eel (Fillet, Meat) Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in eel
100g of eel contain about 184 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one eel
| steak
For example, a fillet (204 g) eel contain about 375 calories.
This is about 19% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Eel key facts
The nutrients that matter most in meat and fish, per 100 g, compared with cod.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Eel (Fillet, Meat) | Cod a common fish |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 126 mg | 43 mg |
| Sodium | 51 mg | 54 mg |
- Eel has 41% more calories than the typical fish on this site (131 kcal per 100 g is the median of fish).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
EelServing size:
fillet (204 g) change
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 375 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of fillet eel is similar to that of, for example:
- 4.5 medium eggs (86 kcal each)
- 1.5 chicken breasts (217 kcal each)
- 3.5 slices of bread (106 kcal each)
- 4 medium apples (96 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about eel nutrition.
100g of Eel
Nutrition
- Calories 184
- Carbs Total 0 g
- Dietary fiber 0 g
- Fat 11.66 g
- Protein 18.44 g
- Water 68.26 g
Vitamins
- Vit A 3477 IU
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.15 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.04 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 3.5 mg
- Vit B6 0.067 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.015 mcg
- Vit C 1.8 mg
- Vit E 4 mg
Minerals
- Potassium 272 mg
- Phosphorus 23.3 mg
- Magnessium 20 mg
- Calcium 20 mg
- Sodium 51 mg
- Iron 0.5 mg
- Zink 23.3 mg
Per 100 g, Eel (fillet, meat) is an excellent source of zinc (212% DV) and an excellent source of protein (37% DV).
Zinc supports immune function and wound healing. The FDA Daily Value is 11 mg.
How many calories are in eel?
- Fillet (204 g)375 kcal
- Eel steak (204g)375 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of eel52 kcal
Compare eel:
eel vs salmon, eel vs cod fillet, eel vs mackerel, eel vs perch, eel vs tuna, see all compares of eel.
Foods with similar calories:
- Dosa with filling calories 183 kcal
- Calamari calories 183 kcal
- Baked salmon calories 183 kcal
- Mexican rice calories 185 kcal
- Canned chicken calories 185 kcal
- Sardines calories 185 kcal
- Sloppy Joe Sandwich calories 185 kcal
- Halibut (fillet, meat) calories 186 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
