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🐟 Salmon: calories and nutrition

Per 100 g.

AExcellent — a nutrient-dense choice you can eat freely.

Nutrition facts

Per 100 g
Calories208 kcal
Protein20 g
Carbohydrate0 g
  of which sugars0 g
Fat13 g
  of which saturates3.1 g
Fibre0 g
Sodium59 mg

Where the calories come from

Protein 41% · Carbs 0% · Fat 59%

How it compares

Against the 72 foods on these pages, salmon is:

Common questions

How many calories are in salmon?

100 g of salmon contains about 208 calories.

Is salmon healthy?

On this page, salmon gets an A–E nutrient grade of A — excellent, a nutrient-dense choice you can eat freely. The grade blends calorie density, protein, fibre, sugar, saturated fat and sodium rather than looking at calories alone.

How much protein is in salmon?

About 20 g of protein per 100 g — roughly 40% of a 50 g daily target.

Other protein foods

🍗 Chicken Breast🥚 Eggs🧊 Tofu🥩 Beef Steak🦐 Shrimp🦃 Turkey Breast🐠 Tuna🫘 Lentils

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Nutrition values are approximations for a typical serving and will vary by variety, ripeness and preparation. Skinny Scanning is an educational tool, not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice.

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