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Salmon

These nutrition values describe raw, wild-caught sockeye salmon. Per 100 g it provides about 130 calories with 22.3 g protein.

130
kcalper 100g
Carbs
0g
Protein
22.3g
Fat
4.94g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Measurement basis
Food state
Raw, wild-caught sockeye salmon
Edible portion
Raw wild-caught sockeye salmon edible portion
Measurement basis
Per 100 g raw wild-caught sockeye salmon edible portion
Energy (kcal)
130 kcal
Protein
22.3 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
4.936 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
0.722 g
Sodium
53.3 mg
More nutrients9
Energy (kJ)
543.9 kJ
Cholesterol
59.3 mg
Calcium
14.84 mg
Potassium
329.7 mg
Magnesium
26.15 mg
Iron
0.4024 mg
Zinc
0.4246 mg
Vitamin B12
5.16 µg
Retinol
42.81 µg

Data sources

2
  1. 1

    USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods

    2684440 · Foundation Foods April 2026; 2024-04-18

  2. 2

    U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service

    173691 · SR Legacy April 2018; 2019-04-01

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

This record uses USDA data for raw, wild-caught sockeye salmon, rather than all salmon species or farming methods. Per 100 g of edible portion it provides about 130 kcal, 22.3 g protein, 4.94 g fat and 0.722 g saturated fat. The source reports 0 g carbohydrate by difference. The source also reports 0.211 g EPA and 0.326 g DHA per 100 g. These values do not describe smoked, cured or cooked salmon.

Plan your portion

How much is in your serving of Salmon?

Nutrition values are reported per 100 g of raw salmon. A typical 4 oz fillet (about 113 g) provides roughly 147 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
ServingWeightCaloriesCarbsProteinFat
100 g100 g130 kcal0 g22.3 g4.9 g
4 oz fillet113 g146.9 kcal0 g25.2 g5.6 g
8 oz fillet227 g295.1 kcal0 g50.6 g11.2 g

Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.

Energy (kcal)
130 kcal
Energy (kJ)
543.9 kJ
Protein
22.3 g
Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
4.936 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Saturated fat
0.722 g
Cholesterol
59.3 mg
Sodium
53.3 mg
Calcium
14.84 mg
Potassium
329.7 mg
Magnesium
26.15 mg
Iron
0.4024 mg
Zinc
0.4246 mg
Vitamin B12
5.16 µg
Retinol
42.81 µg

Questions and answers

Salmon nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in salmon?

Salmon provides about 130 calories per 100 g. A typical 4 oz fillet (about 113 g) provides roughly 147 calories.

Is salmon high in protein?

Yes. Salmon provides about 22.3 g of protein per 100 g.

Is salmon high in omega-3?

The cited raw, wild-caught sockeye salmon record reports 0.211 g EPA and 0.326 g DHA per 100 g. These are omega-3 fatty acids.