Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 can (337 g) provides about 563 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from protein, with 41% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 229% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 105% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D and 62% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 167 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.04 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 79 mg | 26% |
| Sodium M | 408 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 23.6 g | 47% |
| Vitamin A ? | 55 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 21 µg | 105% |
| Vitamin E M | 2.1 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 7.6 mg | 48% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.54 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 5.5 µg | 229% |
| Choline ? | 82.6 mg | 15% |
| Calcium M | 232 mg | 18% |
| Iron M | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 31 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 338 mg | 27% |
| Potassium M | 314 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.84 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.072 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.029 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 34.3 µg | 62% |
% 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 59%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein23.6 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat7.4 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium408 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.28 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 1.8 g |
| Lysine M | 2.1 g |
| Methionine M | 0.7 g |
| Cystine M | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.87 g |
| Valine M | 1.3 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.64 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.7 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.3 g |
| Glycine M | 1.4 g |
| Proline M | 0.97 g |
| Serine M | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (43)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.52 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.75 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.054 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.13 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.23 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.97 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.059 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.027 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.74 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.027 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.011 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.014 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0.002 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (16)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 55 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 841 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 21 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 68.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 701 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 184 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 4 µg |
| Betaine M | 3.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents Canned | 153 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids, without skin and bones Canned | 158 | 26.3 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained Canned | 206 | 26.9 g | 2.4 g | 9.9 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids Canned | 142 | 24.3 g | 5.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Shrimp, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Clams, canned Canned | 108 | 18.3 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 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 167 kcal. 1 can (337 g): about 563 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 142 kcal.
Is canned fish high in protein?
Canned fish contains 23.6 g of protein per 100 g (47% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 79.5 g in 1 can (337 g). About 59% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is above the median (median 19.9 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 7.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% 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 (229% DV), Vitamin D (105% DV), selenium (62% DV), Niacin (B3) (48% DV) and phosphorus (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned fish?
100 g contains 408 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids has 167 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 173693. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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