Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents contains 153 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 can total can contents (417 g) provides about 638 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from protein, with 44% 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 95% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D, 55% of the Daily Value for selenium and 38% 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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 153 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.041 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 67 mg | 22% |
| Sodium M | 433 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 20.6 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A ? | 39 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 19 µg | 95% |
| Vitamin E I | 1.9 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.33 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 3 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.4 µg | 17% |
| Choline I | 74.8 mg | 14% |
| Calcium M | 198 mg | 15% |
| Iron M | 0.57 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus M | 321 mg | 26% |
| Potassium M | 329 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.67 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.061 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0.024 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 30.1 µg | 55% |
% 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 56%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein20.6 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat7.2 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium433 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.1 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 | 1.7 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.99 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.8 g |
| Methionine M | 0.61 g |
| Cystine M | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.88 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.76 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.3 g |
| Histidine M | 0.56 g |
| Alanine M | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.4 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.9 g |
| Glycine M | 1.3 g |
| Proline M | 0.85 g |
| Serine M | 0.93 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.53 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.7 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.056 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.14 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.24 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.98 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.061 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.026 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 | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.71 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.028 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 | 0.003 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.31 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 | 0.069 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.017 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.027 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.014 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 | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 39 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 761 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) I | 19 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 71.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 639 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 129 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 3 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Salmon
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon, red (sockeye), filets with skin, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 345 | 60.6 g | 0 g | 11.4 g |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids, without skin and bones Canned | 158 | 26.3 g | 0 g | 5.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, sockeye, canned, without salt, drained solids with bone Canned | 153 | 20.5 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Fish, salmon, pink, canned, without salt, solids with bone and liquid Canned | 139 | 19.8 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| Fish, salmon, chum, canned, without salt, drained solids with bone Canned | 141 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Fish, salmon, chum, canned, drained solids with bone Canned | 141 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Fish, salmon, pink, canned, total can contents Canned | 129 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Fish, mackerel, jack, canned, drained solids Canned | 156 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 6.3 g |
| Fish, canned Canned | 156 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 6.3 g |
| Fish, mackerel, canned Canned | 156 | 23.2 g | 0 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 canned salmon?
100 g of canned salmon has 153 kcal. 1 can total can contents (417 g): about 638 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 130 kcal.
Is canned salmon high in protein?
Canned salmon contains 20.6 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 86 g in 1 can total can contents (417 g). About 56% 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 salmon?
Canned salmon 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 salmon?
Canned salmon contains 7.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned salmon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin D (95% DV), selenium (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), phosphorus (26% DV) and Vitamin B6 (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned salmon?
100 g contains 433 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does salmon have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents has 153 kcal, while salmon, red (sockeye), filets with skin, smoked (Alaska Native) has 345 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 175174. 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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