Ceviche: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of ceviche (1 plate, 249 g) has 184 kcal. Per 100 g: 74 kcal.
Ceviche is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 9.4 g protein, 6.6 g carbohydrates (0.94 g fiber) and 1 g fat: about 51% of its calories come from protein.
What ceviche provides most
- High in selenium: 17.7 µg per 100 g, 32 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin A: 217 µg per 100 g, 24 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of protein: 9.4 g per 100 g, 19 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B6: 0.26 mg per 100 g, 15 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin D: 2.7 µg per 100 g, 13 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin C: 10.3 mg per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sodium: 196 mg.
Ceviche per serving
The serving is 1 plate, 249 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 plate |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | 184 kcal |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 23.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.6 g | 16.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.94 g | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 2.6 g |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 489 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| White fish (sea bass), raw | 120 | 116 |
| Lime juice | 30 | 8 |
| Onion | 30 | 12 |
| Cilantro | 3 | 1 |
| Chili | 5 | 1 |
| Salt | 1 | 0 |
| Boiled sweet potato | 60 | 46 |
| Total | 249 | 184 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
The fish is 'cooked' by the lime, so the raw record is used. In Peru it is usually corvina; it is calculated with sea bass, a similar white fish.
Ceviche nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 74 kcal | — |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19 % |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.26 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.21 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 19.8 mg | 7 % |
| Carbohydrates | 6.6 g | 2 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0.94 g | 3 % |
| Total sugars | 2.2 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 217 µg | 24 % |
| Vitamin C | 10.3 mg | 11 % |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 µg | 13 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.76 mg | 5 % |
| Vitamin K | 4.8 µg | 4 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 6 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.08 mg | 6 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.97 mg | 6 % |
| B6 | 0.26 mg | 15 % |
| B9 · Folate | 8.6 µg | 2 % |
| B12 | 0.14 µg | 6 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16.9 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 2 % |
| Magnesium | 26.9 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphorus | 107 mg | 9 % |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5 % |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 9 % |
| Zinc | 0.28 mg | 3 % |
| Selenium | 17.7 µg | 32 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0.08 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0.21 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, ceviche ranks 70th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, ceviche is in the top 10 for vitamin D (4th), omega-3 (EPA and DHA) (8th).
Where it comes from
Peru; every Pacific coast has its own version.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a ceviche?
A reference serving (1 plate, 249 g) has 184 kcal: 74 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a ceviche?
In the reference recipe: white fish (sea bass), raw (120 g), lime juice (30 g), onion (30 g), cilantro (3 g), chili (5 g), salt (1 g), boiled sweet potato (60 g).
How much protein does ceviche have?
9.4 g per 100 g; 23.5 g in 1 plate.
How many carbs does ceviche have?
6.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0.94 g is fiber and 2.2 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does ceviche have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 32 %; vitamin A, 24 %; protein, 19 %; vitamin B6, 15 %.
Where does ceviche come from?
Peru; every Pacific coast has its own version. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
Receta de referencia Micela · ingredientes USDA SR28 · records: Fish, sea bass, mixed species, raw (NDB 15091) · Lime juice, raw (NDB 9160) · Onions, raw (NDB 11282) · Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw (NDB 11165) · Peppers, jalapeno, raw (NDB 11979) · Salt, table (NDB 2047) · Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin (NDB 11510)
One serving (1 plate) is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers