Atlantic Cod
Fish & Seafood · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a staple lean white fish. Per 100g raw, it provides 82 kcal, 17.8g protein, 0.67g total fat (0.13g saturated), 43mg cholesterol, and 180mg Omega-3 with delicate flaking white flesh.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 174198) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Total Fat | 0.67 g |
| Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) | 180 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 0.13 g |
| Cholesterol | 43.0 mg |
| Mercury Level | Very Low (0.05 PPM) |
| Potassium | 413 mg |
| USDA Safe Internal Temp | 63°C (145°F) |
Lean Whitefish Benchmark
Cod stores its lipid reserves in its liver (source of cod liver oil) rather than in its muscle tissue, yielding pure white muscle fillets with under 1% total fat.
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