Seafood

Ceviche calories and nutrition

1 cup of ceviche (250 g) has 158 calories, with 26.3 g of protein, 9 g of carbs and 1.9 g of fat. That is 63 calories per 100 g.

Generic prepared ceviche. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Ceviche”. This is a generic mixed-dish record, not a restaurant label. Fish, vegetables, juice and salt vary by recipe; chips and other sides are separate.

1 cup of ceviche · 250 g

158 calories

Protein
26.3 g66% of calories · 53% DV
Carbs
9 g23% of calories · 3% DV
Fat
1.9 g11% of calories · 2% DV
Fiber
1.3 g
Sugars
3.4 g
Saturated fat
0.4 g
Sodium
372.5 mg

Calories in ceviche by serving

USDA calories and macros by portion
ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 cup of ceviche250 g15826.3 g9 g1.9 g
100 g100 g6310.5 g3.6 g0.8 g

Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.

Ceviche nutrition facts

Per 100 g, 63 calories: 66% from protein, 23% from carbs and 11% from fat.

USDA nutrition facts for Ceviche
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving1 cup of ceviche · 250 g% Daily Value
Calories63158–
Total fat0.8 g1.9 g2%
Saturated fat0.2 g0.4 g2%
Cholesterol18 mg45 mg15%
Sodium149 mg372.5 mg16%
Total carbohydrate3.6 g9 g3%
Dietary fiber0.5 g1.3 g4%
Total sugars1.3 g3.4 g–
Protein10.5 g26.3 g53%
Vitamin D5.1 µg12.8 µg64%
Calcium22 mg55 mg4%
Iron0.2 mg0.4 mg2%
Potassium282 mg705 mg15%
Vitamin A22 µg55 µg6%
Vitamin C18.6 mg46.5 mg52%

% Daily Value is per serving (1 cup of ceviche), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.

How long to walk it off

Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So 1 cup of ceviche (158 calories) takes about 50 minutes of walking, roughly 5,700 steps.

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Compare calories by serving

1 cup of ceviche has 158 calories, 64 more calories than a 3 oz serving of grilled shrimp (94 calories). The portions weigh 250 g and 85 g, respectively.

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Ceviche questions

Is ceviche healthy?

A cup of this USDA ceviche provides 26.3 g protein, 1.9 g fat and 372.5 mg sodium for 158 calories. Whether it fits your needs depends on the portion, recipe and the rest of your diet. Nutrition numbers alone do not establish food safety.

Does citrus make raw fish safe to eat?

Do not treat citrus marination as a substitute for cooking. FDA advises cooking seafood thoroughly; people at higher risk of foodborne illness should avoid raw or undercooked seafood.

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Sources

  1. USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Ceviche (FDC ID 2706463, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
  2. FDA, Selecting and Serving Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safely (accessed October 29, 2026).
  3. USDA official bulk data, records verified October 29, 2026.
  4. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
  5. Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).

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