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Salmon calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of salmon contains 182 calories, with 25.4 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 8.1 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Salmon is the fatty fish people actually enjoy, and its fat is the point — it is what carries the flavour and the omega-3s. That fat also makes it roughly twice the calories of white fish like cod, so portion size matters more. Farmed salmon runs fattier than wild; both cook down about 15% by weight.
Where the calories come from
Protein 58% Carbs 0% Fat 42%
How salmon compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fish & seafood in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon | 182 kcal | 25.4 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| White tuna, canned in oil | 186 kcal | 26.5 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Farmed coho salmon, cooked | 178 kcal | 24.3 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Milkfish, cooked | 190 kcal | 26.3 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
| Mixed species trout, cooked | 190 kcal | 26.6 g | 0 g | 8.5 g |
Nutrition facts for salmon
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 182 kcal | 155 kcal |
| Protein | 25.4 g | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
Print an EU-style nutrition label for salmon — per 100 g and per portion.
Lohikeitto (salmon soup) — this food anchors an Estonian or Finnish cultural dish. See what it is and how it is eaten.
Vitamins and minerals in salmon
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 3 µg | 127% |
| Selenium | 46.8 µg | 85% |
| Niacin (B3) | 10.1 mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.94 mg | 55% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.49 mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.32 mg | 36% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.28 mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 256 mg | 20% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common salmon servings
How many calories in a portion of salmon — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 155 kcal | 22 g | 0 g | 7 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 182 kcal | 25 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| ½ fillet (154 g) | 280 kcal | 39 g | 0 g | 12 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in salmon?
Salmon has 182 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 3 oz cooked (85 g) has about 155 calories.
How much protein is in salmon?
Salmon contains 25.4 g of protein per 100 g, or about 22 g per 3 oz cooked.
Is salmon low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Salmon has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is salmon a good source of protein?
Salmon provides 25.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 58% of its calories come from protein.
Are these salmon calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171998 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
