Is catfish keto?

Catfish

Keto-friendly Yes — catfish is keto-friendly.

Carb-free on its own — swap the cornmeal coating for crushed pork rinds or almond flour.

Nutrition per serving

1 fillet · 159 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
189kcal
Protein
24g
Fat
9.4g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Catfish has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for catfish
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories189 kcal119 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein24 g15 g
Fat9.4 g5.9 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is catfish keto?

Yes — catfish is keto-friendly. Carb-free on its own — swap the cornmeal coating for crushed pork rinds or almond flour.

How many net carbs are in catfish?

1 fillet (159 g) of catfish has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much catfish can I eat on keto?

Catfish has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #175165): Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $6.99/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $6.99 for 1 lb. How we estimate prices

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