Fish ceviche calories come to 158 for 1 cup (250 g) and 63 per 100 g. Protein is what stands out: that cup carries 26.3 g, or 53% of the daily value, while fat stays at 1.9 g. Calories stay low across normal portions. Sodium is the number that grows fastest when you go back for seconds.
158kcal
1 cup · 250 g, marinated raw fish
67%protein
26 gProtein
9 gCarbs
1.9 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Marinated raw fish · per 250 g
Calories
158 kcal
Protein
26 g
Carbohydrate
8.9 g
Fat
1.9 g
Saturated fat
0.4 g
Cholesterol
45 mg
Sodium
373 mg
Potassium
705 mg
Iron
0.4 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Fish ceviche: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 cup (250 g)
158
26.3 g
9 g
1.9 g
373 mg
8%
1/2 cup (125 g)
79
13.2 g
4.5 g
1 g
186 mg
4%
3 oz portion (85 g)
54
9 g
3 g
0.6 g
127 mg
3%
100 g
63
10.5 g
3.6 g
0.8 g
149 mg
3%
3 × 1 cup (250 g)
473
79 g
1,118 mg
5 × 1 cup (250 g)
788
131.6 g
1,863 mg
One cup is a 158-calorie plate, and seconds add up slowly
A standard 1 cup (250 g) bowl of marinated raw fish lands at 158 calories, about 8% of a 2000-calorie daily value. A 1/2 cup (125 g) starter drops that to 79, and a 3 oz portion (85 g) served on a tostada or lettuce leaf comes in at just 54. These are small numbers for a dish that eats like a full plate.
Scaling up stays gentle. Two cups (500 g) total 315 calories, three cups (750 g) reach 473, and a party-size 1,250 g serving reaches 788. Even that last figure is less than many single restaurant entrees, which tells you how lean the base recipe is.
The catch is what sits next to the bowl. Ceviche is usually served with chips, crackers or tostadas, and none of those are counted here. If you track closely, log the fish and the sides as separate items. BodyPal can log ceviche from a photo, but the chips still need their own line.
Two thirds of every calorie is protein
The calorie split is lopsided in a useful way: 67% from protein, 23% from carbs and 11% from fat. Per 100 g that works out to 10.5 g protein, 3.6 g carbs and 0.8 g fat, with saturated fat at only 0.2 g. Few prepared dishes lean this hard on protein.
The carbs come mostly from the lime, onion, tomato and other vegetables in the marinade. Sugars sit at 1.3 g per 100 g and fiber at 0.5 g, so the carb side is light rather than starchy. A full cup holds 9 g of carbs and 3.4 g of sugars.
Because the fish is cured in citrus rather than cooked in oil, fat stays near the floor. That is the main reason ceviche comes in below grilled fish per 100 g. Recipes that fold in avocado or a drizzle of oil will push the fat line higher than these numbers show, so adjust your log if your version is richer.
Sodium is the row to watch
Ceviche carries 149 mg of sodium per 100 g, from the salt used in the cure. One cup brings 373 mg, about 16% of the 2300 mg daily value. That is moderate for a single bowl, but it scales in step with the portion.
Two cups put you at 745 mg, three cups at 1,118 mg and a 1,250 g serving at 1,863 mg. Salted tortilla chips on the side push the day's total up further. If you watch sodium, the portion you scoop matters more than the recipe.
Cholesterol is modest at 18 mg per 100 g, and potassium reaches 282 mg per 100 g, a small contribution against a 4700 mg daily value. Neither row changes the picture much. Sodium is the one to keep an eye on.
Pair it with something that brings fiber and slow carbs
Ceviche handles protein well but leaves carbs and fiber thin, with just 1.3 g of fiber in a full cup. That makes it a strong base for a meal and a weak meal on its own. Adding beans, corn, a side salad or a whole-grain tostada fills the gaps without much fat.
As a starter, a 1/2 cup (125 g) serving delivers 13.2 g of protein for 79 calories, enough to take the edge off hunger before a main course. As a main, a cup with a starchy side makes a balanced plate. If you want it to stay light, choose baked tostadas or lettuce cups over fried chips.
Freshness and safety come down to the fish and how long it marinates, so buy from a trusted source. Brands such as King Fish Wave Fish Ceviche sell it ready-made; check the label if you want exact numbers for a packaged version.
How does fish ceviche compare?
Here is fish ceviche next to tuna fish and grilled fish, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the fewest calories pick ceviche: 63 per 100 g against 85 for tuna fish and 108 for grilled fish, with less sodium than either. If you want the most protein per bite, grilled fish wins at 19.4 g per 100 g against 10.5 g for ceviche.
Most popular fish ceviche brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
# Productkcal / 100 g
1King Fish Wave Fish Ceviche1/4 cup · 65 g38 kcal
The packaged ceviche is a leaner, fat-free mix, so its label reads 38 calories per 100 g against 63 for the standard dish. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Fish ceviche FAQs
How many calories are in fish ceviche?
One cup (250 g) is 158 calories and a half cup is 79 calories. Per 100 g, fish ceviche has 63 calories.
Is fish ceviche good for weight loss?
It is one of the lighter seafood dishes at 63 calories per 100 g, with 10.5 g protein and only 0.8 g fat.
Fish ceviche vs grilled fish: which has fewer calories?
Fish ceviche has 63 calories per 100 g and grilled fish 108, so a 100 g serving of ceviche is 45 calories lower.
How much protein is in fish ceviche?
A cup (250 g) has 26.3 g protein. Per 100 g there are 10.5 g protein, 3.6 g carbs and 0.8 g fat.
How much sodium is in a cup of fish ceviche?
One cup (250 g) of fish ceviche has 373 mg of sodium, about 16% of the daily value. Per 100 g it is 149 mg, so larger portions and salty chips raise the total quickly.
How many calories are in half a cup of ceviche?
A 1/2 cup (125 g) serving of fish ceviche has 79 calories, with 13.2 g of protein and 1 g of fat. It works well as a light starter.
Is fish ceviche low in carbs?
Yes. Fish ceviche has 3.6 g of carbs per 100 g and 9 g in a full cup, with 3.4 g of sugars. Most of the carbs come from the vegetables and citrus in the marinade.
How much fat is in fish ceviche?
Fish ceviche has 0.8 g of fat per 100 g and 1.9 g per cup, with only 0.2 g saturated fat per 100 g. Fat supplies just 11% of its calories.
How many calories are in a 3 oz serving of ceviche?
A 3 oz portion (85 g) of fish ceviche has 54 calories and 9 g of protein. Sodium for that portion is 127 mg, about 6% of the daily value.
