Seafood / White Fish

Cod (baked): Protein, Calories & Full Nutrition Breakdown

Almost no fat at all, which means almost no omega-3s either — cod is a lean-protein play, not an omega-3 play like salmon or sardines.

23.0gProtein / 100g
32.2gPer 1 fillet (140g)
21.9gProtein per 100 cal
0.9Quality score

Cod (baked)

1 fillet (140g)
Protein per 100g23.0g
Calories per 100g105
Fat per 100g0.9g
Carbs per 100g0.0g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)1850mg
Typical cost$$$
Quality 0.9 lit_estimate, complete animal protein
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Why Cod (baked) shows up in protein-forward diets

Almost no fat at all, which means almost no omega-3s either — cod is a lean-protein play, not an omega-3 play like salmon or sardines.

Serving-size math

A 1 fillet (140g) portion delivers 32.2g of protein and roughly 147 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 21.9g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.

Prep tip

Pat completely dry before searing; cod releases a lot of surface moisture and will steam instead of brown if wet.

Best for

  • cutting
  • high-volume eating

Allergens

Contains: fish.

Frequently asked

How much protein is in cod (baked)?

23.0g per 100g, or 32.2g per 1 fillet (140g).

Is cod (baked) a complete protein?

Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (lit_estimate, complete animal protein).