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Caviar calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of caviar contains 264 calories, with 24.6 g of protein, 4 g of carbohydrate and 17.9 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 36% Carbs 6% Fat 58%
How caviar compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fish & seafood in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caviar | 264 kcal | 24.6 g | 4 g | 17.9 g |
| Mackerel | 262 kcal | 23.9 g | 0 g | 17.8 g |
| American shad, cooked | 252 kcal | 21.7 g | 0 g | 17.7 g |
| Pacific herring, cooked | 250 kcal | 21 g | 0 g | 17.8 g |
| Eel, cooked | 236 kcal | 23.7 g | 0 g | 15 g |
Nutrition facts for caviar
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 24.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 17.9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g |
| Salt | 3.8 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in caviar
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 20 µg | 833% |
| Selenium | 65.5 µg | 119% |
| Choline | 491 mg | 89% |
| Magnesium | 300 mg | 71% |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.62 mg | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 271 µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 356 mg | 28% |
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Calories in common caviar servings
How many calories in a portion of caviar — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp (16 g) | 42.2 kcal | 3.9 g | 0.6 g | 2.9 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 73.9 kcal | 6.9 g | 1.1 g | 5 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 264 kcal | 25 g | 4 g | 18 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in caviar?
Caviar has 264 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in caviar?
Caviar contains 24.6 g of protein per 100 g.
Is caviar low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Caviar has 4 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is caviar a good source of protein?
Caviar provides 24.6 g of protein per 100 g — about 36% of its calories come from protein.
Are these caviar calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #174188 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
