Fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts

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Fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native) contains 161 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 68% of its calories come from protein, with 32% from fat 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 205% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 73% of the Daily Value for selenium and 63% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.

161kcal per 100 g
27.3 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
5.8 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 161 kcal
Total fat M 5.8 g 7%
Saturated fat C 0.92 g 5%
Cholesterol M 69 mg 23%
Sodium M 390 mg 17%
Total carbohydrates C 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars Z 0 g
Protein M 27.3 g 55%
Vitamin A C 65 µg7%
Vitamin C Z 0 mg0%
Vitamin E M 0.61 mg4%
Vitamin K M 0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1) M 0.015 mg1%
Riboflavin (B2) M 0.21 mg16%
Niacin (B3) M 10.1 mg63%
Pantothenic acid (B5) M 0.73 mg15%
Vitamin B6 M 0.1 mg6%
Folate (B9) C 7 µg2%
Vitamin B12 M 4.9 µg205%
Choline ? 82 mg15%
Calcium M 28 mg2%
Iron M 1.9 mg11%
Magnesium M 32 mg8%
Phosphorus M 260 mg21%
Potassium M 370 mg8%
Zinc M 0.66 mg6%
Copper M 0.15 mg16%
Manganese M 0.037 mg2%
Selenium M 40.3 µg73%

% 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: 68%Fat: 32%161kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 68%
  • Fat 32%

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 B12205%Selenium73%Niacin (B3)63%Phosphorus21%Copper16%Riboflavin (B2)16%Choline15%Pantothenic acid (B5)15%Iron11%Potassium8%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein27.3 gin the top quarter of 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)
  • Fat5.8 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
  • Saturated fat0.92 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
  • Sodium390 mgin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal17 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water65.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C2.3 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
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan M0.35 g
Threonine M1.3 g
Isoleucine M1.2 g
Leucine M2 g
Lysine M2.3 g
Methionine M0.75 g
Cystine M0.2 g
Phenylalanine M1.1 g
Tyrosine M0.94 g
Valine M1.5 g
Arginine M1.6 g
Histidine M0.69 g
Alanine M1.7 g
Aspartic acid M2.7 g
Glutamic acid M3.6 g
Glycine M1.4 g
Proline M1.2 g
Serine M1 g
Individual fatty acids (30)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M0.33 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M0.75 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M0.08 g
SFA 8:0 M0 g
SFA 10:0 M0 g
SFA 12:0 M0 g
SFA 14:0 M0.17 g
SFA 16:0 M0.59 g
SFA 18:0 M0.11 g
SFA 20:0 M0 g
MUFA 18:1 M0.66 g
PUFA 18:3 M0.08 g
PUFA 20:4 M0.09 g
SFA 22:0 M0 g
MUFA 14:1 M0 g
MUFA 16:1 M0.15 g
PUFA 18:4 M0.12 g
MUFA 20:1 M0.75 g
MUFA 22:1 M0.69 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M0.11 g
SFA 15:0 M0.03 g
SFA 17:0 M0.02 g
SFA 24:0 M0 g
MUFA 24:1 c M0.04 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M0.02 g
MUFA 17:1 M0 g
PUFA 20:3 M0.01 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 C65 µg
Carotene, alpha Z0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta Z0 µg
Tocopherol, beta M0 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 (14)
Water M65.8 g
Alcohol Z0 g
Caffeine Z0 mg
Ash M2 g
Theobromine Z0 mg
Energy C674 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C216 IU
Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M0 µg
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M0 µg
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food M7 µg
Betaine M3.3 mg
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
Chicken, for use with vegetables 164 26.8 g 0 g 6.4 g
Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native) Cooked 159 28.8 g 0 g 4.8 g
Chicken as ingredient in recipes 182 28.1 g 0 g 7.3 g
Seal, ringed, meat (Alaska Native) 142 28.4 g 0 g 3.2 g
Moose, liver, braised (Alaska Native) Cooked 155 24.4 g 3.4 g 4.9 g
Bear, polar, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw 130 25.6 g 0 g 3.1 g
Elk, free range, ground, cooked patties (Shoshone Bannock) Cooked 143 29.5 g 0 g 2.8 g
Elk, free range, roast, eye of round, cooked (Shoshone Bannock) Cooked 148 30.6 g 0 g 2.9 g

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in canned fish?

100 g of canned fish has 161 kcal.

Is canned fish high in protein?

Canned fish contains 27.3 g of protein per 100 g (55% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 68% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.7 g).

How many carbs are in canned fish?

Canned 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 canned fish?

Canned fish contains 5.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.92 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does canned fish contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (205% DV), selenium (73% DV), Niacin (B3) (63% DV), phosphorus (21% DV) and copper (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in canned fish?

100 g contains 390 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does fish have the same nutrition canned and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native) has 161 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 167642. 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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