Fish, salmon, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Fish and Seafood
Fish, salmon, raw contains 188 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 254 kcal.
Roughly 55% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fish on FoodFactly (188 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 144% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D 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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 188 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 20.4 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A C | 52 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.9 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 11 µg | 55% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 8.5 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.63 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) C | 20 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 3.5 µg | 144% |
| Choline C | 82.5 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 245 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 364 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 0.37 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 25.8 µg | 47% |
% 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 45%
- Fat 55%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein20.4 gbelow the median for fish (median 20.6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of fish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat11.2 gabove the median for fish (median 8.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gabove the median for fish (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium63 mgin the lowest quarter of fish (median 322 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.69 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.91 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.47 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.073 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.64 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.31 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 52 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 67.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fish
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) Cooked | 150 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked, brined (Alaska Native) Cooked | 430 | 39.9 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, liver (Alaska Native) | 156 | 16.6 g | 4.3 g | 8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, liver (Alaska Native) | 104 | 11 g | 5.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 140 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native) Canned | 161 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, eggs (Alaska Native) | 104 | 14.7 g | 4.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), canned, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 206 | 35.2 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (Alaska Native) | 141 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, with skin, kippered, (Alaska Native) | 209 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, raw Raw | 112 | 20.6 g | 2.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Swordfish, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 152 | 19.2 g | 0.45 g | 8.1 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 20.2 g | 0.48 g | 7.5 g |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents Canned | 153 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Escargot | 158 | 20 g | 2.5 g | 6.9 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw Raw | 90 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Shrimp scampi | 192 | 15.4 g | 2.3 g | 13 g |
| Calamari, cooked Cooked | 155 | 19.4 g | 3.8 g | 6.3 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 188 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 254 kcal.
Is raw fish high in protein?
Raw fish contains 20.4 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 27.5 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 45% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is below the median (median 20.6 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 11.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (12% 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 (144% DV), Vitamin D (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (53% DV), selenium (47% DV) and Vitamin B6 (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw fish?
100 g contains 63 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, salmon, raw has 188 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706284. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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