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Fish, mullet calories: 283 per 1 fillet, any size (140 g)

This exact USDA record reports 283 calories for 1 fillet, any size (140 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.

Quick facts

1 fillet, any size · 140 g

Calories
283 kcal
Protein
30.2 g
Carbohydrate
10.9 g
Total fat
12.3 g
Fiber
0.4 g
Sodium
463 mg

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Preparation and portion

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Estimated for 1 fillet, any size · 140 g

283calories

Fish, mullet

Protein
30.2 g
Carbs
10.9 g
Fat
12.3 g

These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.

FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) · FDC 2706269

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 283 calories for 1 fillet, any size at 140 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 202 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.

Composition: that source amount also reports 30.2 g protein, 0.4 g fiber, and 463 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.

Identity: the largest listed formulation input is fish, mullet, striped, 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 source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 fillet, any size at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.

The household measures attached to this record span roughly 34–848 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 2706269: “Fish, mullet.” 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 2706269, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 cubic inch” through “1 whole fish, any size” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.

Three gram-weight scenarios calculated from this exact USDA nutrient record
ScenarioWeightEnergyProteinFiberSodium
1 cubic inchUSDA-listed household measure 17 g 34 kcal 3.7 g 0.1 g 56 mg
1 fillet, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure 140 g 283 kcal 30.2 g 0.4 g 463 mg
1 whole fish, any sizeUSDA-listed household measure 420 g 848 kcal 90.7 g 1.3 g 1,390 mg

02 · Fixed-weight context

Where 100 grams sits inside Fish

The comparison set contains 89 exact records in the Fish USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706269’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.

Energy

middle half

202 kcalthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
178 kcal
Middle 50%
134–228 kcal

Based on 89 records reporting energy.

Protein

middle half

21.6 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 half

0.3 gthis record per 100 g

Corpus median
0 g
Middle 50%
0–0.3 g

Based on 89 records reporting dietary fiber.

Sodium

middle half

331 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 2706269’s 140 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. 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

Iron2 mg

≈ 13% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Potassium547 mg

≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Tradeoff-side signals

Sodium463 mg

≈ 20% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

Saturated fat3.4 g

≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.

04 · Highest-impact checks

The three levers most worth resolving first

For “Fish, mullet,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706233 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.

  1. 01

    Listed portion span: 1 cubic inch to 1 whole fish, any size

    USDA assigns those measures 17 g and 420 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 34 kcal to 848 kcal.

  2. 02

    Record choice: compare with FDC 2706233

    At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.9 g less total fat than “Fish, carp.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.

  3. 03

    Formulation anchor: Fish, mullet, striped, raw

    The source formulation has 4 input rows; Fish, mullet, striped, 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 “mullet” fits. Inspect FDC 2706233 when “carp” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.

Keep this profile when these fields fit

Fish, mullet

Exact source wording
“Fish, mullet”
Source identity
USDA FDC 2706269 · FNDDS 26123110
Named qualifiers
mullet
Source inputs unique in this pair
Fish, mullet, striped, 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

06 · Continue with purpose

The next pages answer different follow-up questions

Choose the closest description

Which USDA record fits your meal?

Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “mullet”. 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.

Nearby USDA records compared with this exact food description
Exact recordSource servingCalories / 100 gProtein / 100 gFat / 100 gFiber / 100 gSodium / 100 g
This recordFish, mullet 140 g283 kcal 202 kcal 21.6 g 8.8 g 0.3 g 331 mg
Fish, anchovy 85 g179 kcal 210 kcal 28.9 g 9.7 g 0 g 3,670 mg
Fish, carp 90 g192 kcal 213 kcal 20 g 10.7 g 0.3 g 314 mg
Fish, croaker 90 g170 kcal 189 kcal 19.9 g 8.2 g 0.3 g 322 mg
Fish, shark 140 g302 kcal 216 kcal 23.3 g 9.6 g 0.3 g 346 mg
Fish, snapper 90 g167 kcal 185 kcal 22.8 g 6.3 g 0.3 g 330 mg
Fish, tuna, cooked 90 g158 kcal 176 kcal 30.3 g 5.1 g 0 g 271 mg

How to compare FDC 2706269: its source amount is 140 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 2706269, the 5 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.

1 fillet, any size

283 kcal

140 g

1 whole fish, any size

848 kcal

420 g

1 cup

273 kcal

135 g

1 oz yields

40 kcal

20 g

1 cubic inch

34 kcal

17 g

At a glance

Nutrient signals in the source amount

For FDC 2706269, Cholesterol is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.

Cholesterol

82.6 mg≈ 28% Daily Value

Sodium

463.4 mg≈ 20% Daily Value

The percentages above apply to FDC 2706269’s 140 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗

Why FDC 2706269 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 30.2 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.

Source-serving signals

What stands out in this record

These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706269 at 140 g—not a measured or recommended plate.

  • The representative USDA portion contains 463 mg sodium, about 20% 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 140 g.

Nutrient amounts for the selected source serving or 100 grams
NutrientAmountApprox. % Daily Value
Calories 283 kcal Not established
Protein 30.2 g Not shown
Carbohydrate 10.9 g 4%
Total fat 12.3 g 16%
Dietary fiber 0.4 g 2%
Sugars 0.2 g Not established
Sodium 463.4 mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.4 g 17%
Monounsaturated Fat 3.9 g Not established
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g Not established
Cholesterol 82.6 mg 28%
Potassium 547.4 mg 12%
Calcium 74.2 mg 6%
Iron 2.3 mg 13%
Magnesium 47.6 mg 11%
Vitamin C 1.4 mg 2%
Vitamin D 2.2 µg 11%
Vitamin A 77 µg 9%
Caffeine 0 mg Not established
Alcohol 0 g Not established
Water 85.7 g Not established

For FDC 2706269, approximate percentages divide the displayed 140 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 2706269 to 4 source inputs totaling 100.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Fish, mullet” inspectable beside similarly named records.

How to read this

4 listed components

The largest listed inputs by source weight are Fish, mullet, striped, 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 source inputs listed for this exact survey-food record
#USDA inputListed amountInput weightShare of listed input weight
1 Fish, mullet, striped, rawUSDA ingredient 15055 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%

Use this formulation to choose a closer record—not to reverse-engineer a recipe. If your meal adds, removes, or substantially changes one of these components, another source entry or a photo-based estimate may fit better.

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 2706269, 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.

Exact nutrient values per 100 grams
NutrientThis recordComparison recordDifference
Calories202 kcal213 kcal−11 kcal
Protein21.6 g20 g+1.6 g
Carbohydrate7.8 g7.8 gSame listed value
Total fat8.8 g10.7 g−1.9 g
Dietary fiber0.3 g0.3 gSame listed value
Sodium331 mg314 mg+17 mg

Plain-English read

At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 11 less calories and 1.9 g less total fat than “Fish, carp.”

Only this record lists Fish, mullet, striped, 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, mullet, striped, raw.

Listed only in the comparison: Fish, carp, raw.

Portion evidence

The listed portion sets differ

This record’s reference amount is 140 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 fillet, any size (140 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 2706269 with FDC 2706233 at equal mass; use their 140 g and 90 g source amounts only for portion matching.

Evidence boundary: FDC 2706269 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 →

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, mullet,” resolve portion size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 2706269 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 202 kcal per 100 g becomes 283 kcal at 140 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.” The separately listed 1 fillet, any size has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.

Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024

FoodData Central ID: 2706269

FNDDS food code: 26123110

The scaling for FDC 2706269 can be exact while the match to “Fish, mullet” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 140 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.

Open the source record ↗

Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.