Today, I was craving some fried fish, and I got to wondering, how many carbs are in those crispy, golden pieces? So, I decided to do a little digging and share my findings with you all.
First off, I grabbed a couple of pieces of fried fish from my local seafood joint. They were pretty standard-sized fillets, you know, the kind you’d get with a fish and chips order. Now, I’m no nutritionist, but I know that what you fry the fish in, like a simple batter or a thick coating of breadcrumbs, can change things up a bit.
I started looking around, and boy, did I find a mix of numbers! Some sources said that just one piece of fried fish could have anywhere from 350 to 500 calories. And if you add tartar sauce, that’s another 150 calories per tablespoon! I usually use 2 spoons so that’s almost 300 calories.
Then I found some more specific info. One serving of “Piccadilly Entrees Fish Southern Fried Swai (2 Pieces)” had about 26g total carbs and 24g net carbs. That got me thinking, what about just the plain breaded and fried fish?
I found out that a 3.5-ounce serving of breaded and fried catfish has about 8 grams of carbohydrates. But it really depends on the type of fish and how it’s prepared. For example, 2 ounces of fried battered fish has around 107 calories, with 14% of those calories coming from carbs.
- Fried Battered Cod: about 1.9g total carbs, 1.8g net carbs per ounce.
- Breaded Fried Fish: about 2.2g total carbs, 2.1g net carbs per ounce.
So, what did I take away from all this? Well, the amount of carbs in fried fish can vary quite a bit. It depends on the type of fish, the size of the fillets, and the breading or batter used. But as a rough estimate, 2 pieces of fried fish could have around 24-26 grams of total carbs, maybe a bit less for net carbs.
In the end, I enjoyed my fried fish, keeping in mind that it’s a treat to be savored occasionally. Hope this little investigation helps you out next time you’re pondering the carbs in your fried fish!
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