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Calorie guide · International

Fish and chipscalories and macros

880kcal per serving

One serving of Fish and chips has about 880 kcal, with 43 g protein, 89 g carbohydrates and 37 g fat. That is roughly 20% of calories from protein, 41% from carbs and 39% from fat.

Fish and Chips
Fish and Chips1 serving · Prep time 45 min

Where the calories come from

880kcal
  • Protein43 g20%
  • Carbs89 g41%
  • Fat37 g39%
of a 1,800 kcal day49%
of a 2,200 kcal day40%

Fish and chips is a 180 g cod fillet dipped in a batter of 45 g flour and 70 ml beer and deep-fried, served with chips cut from 300 g of potatoes; together they absorb about 35 g of frying oil. A serving is roughly 880 kcal with 43 g of protein and 89 g of carbohydrates: the potatoes and batter supply most of the carbohydrates, while nearly all of the 37 g of fat comes from the frying oil.

Nutrition per serving

NutrientPer 100 g1 serving (~470 g)Share of calories
Calories187 kcal880 kcal100%
Protein9.1 g43 g20%
Carbs18.9 g89 g41%
Fat7.9 g37 g39%

How many calories in 100 g of Fish and chips?

A typical serving of Fish and chips weighs about 470 g, so 100 g has about 187 kcal, 9.1 g protein, 18.9 g carbohydrates and 7.9 g fat.

Calories for your portion

880kcal
43 gProtein
89 gCarbs
37 gFat

Calories by amount

AmountWeightkcalProteinCarbsFat
½ serving235 g44021.5 g44.5 g18.5 g
1 serving470 g88043 g89 g37 g
1½ servings705 g132064.5 g133.5 g55.5 g
2 servings940 g176086 g178 g74 g
100 g100 g1879.1 g18.9 g7.9 g
200 g200 g37418.3 g37.9 g15.7 g

Vitamins and minerals in Fish and chips

Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.

NutrientPer serving% DV
Fiber8 g29%
Sugars2.5 g–
Saturated fat4 g20%
Sodium720 mg31%
Potassium1,900 mg40%
Calcium65 mg5%
Iron4 mg22%
Vitamin C40 mg44%
Vitamin A5 µg1%
Vitamin D1.6 µg8%
Vitamin B121.6 µg67%

Allergens in Fish and chips

  • Fish
  • Gluten

A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.

Which diets does Fish and chips fit?

  • Pescatarian

Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.

How long would you walk to burn a serving of Fish and chips?

For a 70 kg adult, the 880 kcal in one serving is about 205 minutes of comfortable walking or 150 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.

Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h)205 min
Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h)150 min

Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.

What's in a typical serving

Cod fillet in a crisp beer batter, deep-fried and served with thick-cut chips, lemon and malt vinegar.

  • 180g Cod Fillet
  • 45g Flour, 70ml Beer (batter)
  • 300g Potatoes
  • Frying Oil (about 35g absorbed)
  • Lemon, Malt Vinegar

How to make it

  1. Cut 300 g potatoes into thick chips, rinse and dry them well. Fry in oil at 140°C for 6 to 8 minutes until soft but pale, then drain.
  2. Whisk 40 g flour with 70 ml cold beer and a pinch of salt into a smooth, thick batter.
  3. Pat the 180 g cod fillet dry, season it and dust it with the remaining 5 g flour, then dip it in the batter.
  4. Heat the oil to 180°C and fry the fish for 5 to 7 minutes until the batter is golden and the fish flakes easily in the centre.
  5. Fry the chips again at 180°C for 2 to 3 minutes until crisp and golden. Drain everything on kitchen paper.
  6. Season with salt and serve with lemon wedges and a splash of malt vinegar.

How to make it lighter

  1. Make oven chips instead: toss the potato wedges with 1 tsp oil and bake at 220°C for 30 to 35 minutes.
  2. Order a small portion of chips or share them, and add mushy peas or a side salad for volume.
  3. Peel off part of the batter, which holds most of the absorbed oil, or choose grilled fish when it is on the menu.

Lighter alternatives

Chicken quinoa power bowl520 kcal · 50 g proteinRoast Chicken with Vegetables480 kcal · 46 g proteinChicken Salad380 kcal · 36 g proteinGrilled sirloin steak and asparagus580 kcal · 54 g protein

More International dishes

Avocado toast with poached eggs410 kcal · 22 g proteinChicken Caesar Salad480 kcal · 38 g proteinOats, yogurt and fruit390 kcal · 22 g proteinYogurt and fruit230 kcal · 16 g proteinBaked salmon and sweet potato540 kcal · 44 g proteinCottage cheese and walnut fruit bowl280 kcal · 26 g protein

Work out your own daily calorie target with the calorie calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fish and chips?

A typical serving of Fish and chips has about 880 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.

How many calories are in 100 g of Fish and chips?

About 187 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 470 g with 880 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.

Is Fish and chips high in protein?

Yes. With about 43 g of protein per serving (20% of its calories), Fish and chips is a good protein source.

Can I eat Fish and chips while losing weight?

Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.

How long do you have to walk to burn off Fish and chips?

Roughly 205 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 150 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.

Is Fish and chips vegetarian?

No. A typical serving of Fish and chips contains meat or fish.

Is Fish and chips gluten-free?

Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.

How can I make Fish and chips lighter?

Make oven chips instead: toss the potato wedges with 1 tsp oil and bake at 220°C for 30 to 35 minutes. Order a small portion of chips or share them, and add mushy peas or a side salad for volume. Peel off part of the batter, which holds most of the absorbed oil, or choose grilled fish when it is on the menu.

How we calculated these values

  • Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
  • The serving weight (470 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
  • Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
  • Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
  • Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.
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