Energy
upper quarter273 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 178 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 134–228 kcal
Based on 89 records reporting energy.
Fish & seafoodmoderate variability
Fish, eel calories: 232 per 85 g
This exact USDA record reports 232 calories for 85 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 85 g
- Calories
- 232 kcal
- Protein
- 17.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 6.6 g
- Total fat
- 14.5 g
- Fiber
- 0.3 g
- Sodium
- 269 mg
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Estimated for 85 g
232calories
Fish, eel
- Protein
- 17.5 g
- Carbs
- 6.6 g
- Fat
- 14.5 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 232 calories for USDA reference amount at 85 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 273 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 17.5 g protein, 0.3 g fiber, and 269 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is fish, eel, mixed species, raw, representing 80.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 46–369 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706247: “Fish, eel.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706247, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cubic inch” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inchUSDA-listed household measure | 17 g | 46 kcal | 3.5 g | 0.1 g | 54 mg |
| 1 oz yieldsUSDA-listed household measure | 20 g | 55 kcal | 4.1 g | 0.1 g | 63 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 135 g | 369 kcal | 27.8 g | 0.4 g | 428 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Fish
The comparison set contains 89 exact records in the Fish USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706247’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half20.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 20.6 g
- Middle 50%
- 17.3–23.3 g
Based on 89 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.3 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0.3 g
Based on 89 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half317 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 322 mg
- Middle 50%
- 290–377 mg
Based on 89 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706247’s 85 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Vitamin D; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Vitamin D20.8 µg
≈ 104% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A808.4 µg
≈ 90% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat3.2 g
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium269 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Fish, eel,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706233 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 cubic inch to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 17 g and 135 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 46 kcal to 369 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706233
At an equal 100 g, this record has 6.4 g more total fat than “Fish, carp.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Fish, eel, mixed species, raw
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Fish, eel, mixed species, raw supplies 80.7% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “eel” fits. Inspect FDC 2706233 when “carp” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Fish, eel
- Exact source wording
- “Fish, eel”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706247 · FNDDS 26113110
- Named qualifiers
- eel
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Fish, eel, mixed species, raw
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Fish, carp
- Exact source wording
- “Fish, carp”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706233 · FNDDS 26105110
- Named qualifiers
- carp
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Fish, carp, raw
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “eel”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordFish, eel | 85 g232 kcal | 273 kcal | 20.6 g | 17.1 g | 0.3 g | 317 mg |
| Fish, stick | 85 g235 kcal | 277 kcal | 11 g | 16.2 g | 1.5 g | 402 mg |
| Fish, pickled | 85 g223 kcal | 262 kcal | 14.2 g | 18 g | 0 g | 870 mg |
| Fish, herring | 85 g208 kcal | 245 kcal | 20.1 g | 14.3 g | 0.3 g | 357 mg |
| Fish, swordfish | 140 g323 kcal | 231 kcal | 21.9 g | 11.8 g | 0.3 g | 348 mg |
| Fish, shark | 140 g302 kcal | 216 kcal | 23.3 g | 9.6 g | 0.3 g | 346 mg |
| Fish, carp | 90 g192 kcal | 213 kcal | 20 g | 10.7 g | 0.3 g | 314 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706247: its source amount is 85 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706247, the 3 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cup
369 kcal
135 g
1 oz yields
55 kcal
20 g
1 cubic inch
46 kcal
17 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706247, Vitamin D is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Vitamin D
20.8 µg≈ 104% Daily ValueVitamin A
808.4 µg≈ 90% Daily ValueCholesterol
119 mg≈ 40% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706247’s 85 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706247 at 85 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 269 mg sodium, about 12% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 85 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 232 kcal 273 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 17.5 g 20.6 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 6.6 g 7.8 g | 2% 3% |
| Total fat | 14.5 g 17.1 g | 19% 22% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g 0.3 g | 1% 1% |
| Sugars | 0.1 g 0.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 269.5 mg 317 mg | 12% 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g 3.7 g | 16% 19% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.8 g 9.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g 2.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 119 mg 140 mg | 40% 47% |
| Potassium | 256.7 mg 302 mg | 5% 6% |
| Calcium | 26.4 mg 31 mg | 2% 2% |
| Iron | 0.9 mg 1.1 mg | 5% 6% |
| Magnesium | 20.4 mg 24 mg | 5% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3 mg 1.5 mg | 1% 2% |
| Vitamin D | 20.8 µg 24.5 µg | 104% 123% |
| Vitamin A | 808.4 µg 951 µg | 90% 106% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 44.2 g 52 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706247, approximate percentages divide the displayed 85 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706247 to 4 source inputs totaling 100.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Fish, eel” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Fish, eel, mixed species, raw, Breading or batter as ingredient in food, Oil or table fat, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fish, eel, mixed species, rawUSDA ingredient 15025 | 81 GM | 81 g | 80.7% |
| 2 | Oil or table fat, NFSUSDA ingredient 81200100 · encyclopedia page available | 4 GM | 4 g | 4% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.4 GM | 0.4 g | 0.4% |
| 4 | Breading or batter as ingredient in foodUSDA ingredient 99995000 · encyclopedia page available | 15 GM | 15 g | 14.9% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706247, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Fish” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Fish, eel
- USDA category
- Fish
- FDC ID
- 2706247
- FNDDS code
- 26113110
Closest inspectable record
Fish, carp
- USDA category
- Fish
- FDC ID
- 2706233
- FNDDS code
- 26105110
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | 213 kcal | +60 kcal |
| Protein | 20.6 g | 20 g | +0.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 7.8 g | Same listed value |
| Total fat | 17.1 g | 10.7 g | +6.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 0.3 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 314 mg | +3 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 60 more calories and 6.4 g more total fat than “Fish, carp.”
Only this record lists Fish, eel, mixed species, raw. Only the comparison record lists Fish, carp, raw. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
2 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Oil or table fat, NFS; Salt, table; Breading or batter as ingredient in food.
Listed only in this record: Fish, eel, mixed species, raw.
Listed only in the comparison: Fish, carp, raw.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 85 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (135 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 90 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 fillet, any size (90 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706247 with FDC 2706233 at equal mass; use their 85 g and 90 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706247 versus FDC 2706233 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full fish source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Fish, eel” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706247 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with portion size, species or cut, cooking method, breading, butter, or sauce.
For “Fish, eel,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
species or cut
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 03
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
- 04
breading, butter, or sauce
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706247 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 273 kcal per 100 g becomes 232 kcal at 85 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706247
FNDDS food code: 26113110
The scaling for FDC 2706247 can be exact while the match to “Fish, eel” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 85 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.