Fish, salmon, king (chinook), raw (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts

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Fish, salmon, king (chinook), raw (Alaska Native) contains 187 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 43% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.

100 g provides 308% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 56% of the Daily Value for selenium and 53% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

187kcal per 100 g
20.3 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
11.7 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 187 kcal
Total fat C 11.7 g 15%
Saturated fat C 1.9 g 9%
Cholesterol M 61 mg 20%
Sodium M 48 mg 2%
Total carbohydrates Z 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars Z 0 g
Protein C 20.3 g 41%
Vitamin A C 136 µg15%
Vitamin C M 0 mg0%
Vitamin E M 1.5 mg10%
Vitamin K M 0.3 µg0.3%
Thiamin (B1) M 0.16 mg13%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.17 mg13%
Niacin (B3) C 8.4 mg53%
Pantothenic acid (B5) M 0.99 mg20%
Vitamin B6 M 0.27 mg16%
Folate (B9) M 15 µg4%
Vitamin B12 M 7.4 µg308%
Calcium C 42 mg3%
Iron C 0.79 mg4%
Magnesium M 24 mg6%
Phosphorus C 208 mg17%
Potassium M 370 mg8%
Zinc M 0.52 mg5%
Selenium M 31 µg56%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 43%Fat: 57%187kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 43%
  • Fat 57%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Vitamin B12308%Selenium56%Niacin (B3)53%Pantothenic acid (B5)20%Phosphorus17%Vitamin B616%Vitamin A15%Thiamin (B1)13%Riboflavin (B2)13%Vitamin E10%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20.3 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
  • Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
  • Fat11.7 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
  • Saturated fat1.9 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
  • Sodium48 mgbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water66 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C4.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat C1.6 g
Sugars and starch (7)
Starch Z0 g
Sucrose Z0 g
Glucose Z0 g
Fructose Z0 g
Lactose Z0 g
Maltose Z0 g
Galactose Z0 g
Individual fatty acids (30)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M0.44 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M0.71 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M0.09 g
SFA 8:0 M0 g
SFA 10:0 M0 g
SFA 12:0 M0 g
SFA 14:0 M0.3 g
SFA 16:0 M1.2 g
SFA 18:0 M0.29 g
SFA 20:0 M0.01 g
MUFA 18:1 M2.1 g
PUFA 18:3 M0.07 g
PUFA 20:4 M0.08 g
SFA 22:0 M0 g
MUFA 14:1 M0.01 g
MUFA 16:1 M0.55 g
PUFA 18:4 M0.05 g
MUFA 20:1 M0.76 g
MUFA 22:1 M0.58 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M0.12 g
SFA 15:0 M0.02 g
SFA 17:0 M0.02 g
SFA 24:0 M0 g
MUFA 24:1 c M0.07 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M0.02 g
MUFA 17:1 M0.02 g
PUFA 20:3 M0 g
MUFA 15:1 M0 g
PUFA 21:5 M0.02 g
PUFA 22:4 M0 g
Carotenoids (13)
Beta-carotene Z0 µg
Lycopene Z0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin Z0 µg
Retinol C136 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Tocopherol, beta M0.01 mg
Tocopherol, gamma M0.03 mg
Tocopherol, delta M0 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha M0 mg
Tocotrienol, beta M0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma M0 mg
Tocotrienol, delta M0 mg
Other components (11)
Water C66 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash M1.3 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy C781 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C453 IU
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M0 µg
Folate, food M15 µg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Fish

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Walrus, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 199 19.2 g 0 g 13.6 g
Seal, bearded (Oogruk), meat, low quadrant, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 186 23.6 g 0 g 10.2 g
Owl, horned, flesh, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 136 22.7 g 0 g 5 g
Whale, beluga, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 117 18.4 g 2 g 3.9 g
Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 122 22.6 g 0 g 3.4 g
Walrus, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 125 21 g 3.5 g 3 g
Deer (venison), sitka, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 116 21.5 g 0 g 2.7 g
Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 122 15 g 6.8 g 3.9 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw fish?

100 g of raw fish has 187 kcal.

Is raw fish high in protein?

Raw fish contains 20.3 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 43% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is above the median (median 11.7 g).

How many carbs are in raw fish?

Raw fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in raw fish?

Raw fish contains 11.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does raw fish contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (308% DV), selenium (56% DV), Niacin (B3) (53% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (20% DV) and phosphorus (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw fish?

100 g contains 48 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does fish have the same nutrition raw and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, fish, salmon, king (chinook), raw (Alaska Native) has 187 kcal, while fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) has 150 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168047. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

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