How Much Protein Is in Cod?
19.6 g in 3 oz cooked
Cod is one of the leanest proteins you can eat, with almost no fat and nearly all its calories from protein. It is ideal when you want protein without extra energy.
Cod nutrition (cooked)
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central, cooked. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Cod, answered
Cod has about 39.1 g of protein in 1 fillet (6 oz), and about 19.6 g in 3 oz cooked.
About 179 calories in 1 fillet (6 oz), or about 89 in 3 oz cooked.
Yes. Cod is a lean, protein-dense choice: about 88% of the calories come from protein, and you get 39.1 g in 1 fillet (6 oz). It is a complete protein, so it carries every essential amino acid your muscles need to rebuild.
Yes. About 88% of the calories in cod come from protein, well above the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food.
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