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Sprats, fried, weighed with bones

Sprats are small fish. The figures here describe fried sprats weighed with their bones, rather than boneless fish. They mainly provide fat and protein, with 21g of fat and 15g of protein per 100g. The fat content includes 3.2g of saturated fat. They also provide 5µg of vitamin B12.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while vitamin B12 helps maintain normal nerve function and the formation of red blood cells. Frying adds fat, so the cooking method is relevant when considering energy and fat intake. The saturated fat content may also be worth noting for people monitoring their intake. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

249 kcal

Energy

1031 kJ

Fat

21g

of which saturates

3.2g

Carbohydrate

0g

of which sugars

0g

Protein

15g

Salt

0.35g

Water

22g

Cholesterol

74mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

44µg

Vitamin E

3.4mg

Vitamin C

Trace

Thiamin (B1)

Trace

Riboflavin (B2)

0.12mg

Niacin (B3)

1.8mg

Vitamin B6

0.16mg

Vitamin B12

5µg

Calcium

72mg

Iron

0.8mg

Magnesium

28mg

Phosphorus

180mg

Potassium

250mg

Sodium

140mg

Zinc

1.3mg

Copper

0.07mg

Selenium

8µg

Iodine

48µg

Other types of sprats

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Sprats, fried

415 kcal

25g

35g

–

Sprats, raw

172 kcal

18g

11g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Calculated from fried 16-219). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published