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Cat fish: Nutrition and who it suits

Cat fish is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 124 kcal and 15.9 g of protein. One serving is one small portion (100 g), about 124 kcal.

Cat fish

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy124 kcal
Protein15.9 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat6.2 g
Potassium250 mg
Zinc0.7 mg
Magnesium18.8 mg

Where its calories come from

53%47%
  • Protein 53%
  • Carbohydrate 0%
  • Fat 47%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of cat fish?

About 124 kcal for one small portion (100 g), and about 248 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

34%Protein
15.9 g
8%Potassium
250 mg
5%Zinc
0.7 mg
5%Magnesium
18.8 mg
3%Iron
0.8 mg
2%Calcium
22 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code S001. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is cat fish good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

12.8 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Menopause

Good choice

15.9 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

Weight lossGood choice12.8 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceAlmost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
MenopauseGood choice15.9 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

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