Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw contains 136 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (115 g) provides about 157 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from protein, with 33% 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 215% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 55% of the Daily Value for selenium and 18% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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: Foundation Foods.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 136 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.72 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol M | 59.3 mg | 20% |
| Sodium M | 53.3 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 22.3 g | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 5.2 µg | 215% |
| Calcium M | 14.8 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 26.2 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 226 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 330 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper M | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Manganese M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium M | 30.2 µg | 55% |
| Iodine M | 18.4 µg | 12% |
% 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 67%
- Fat 33%
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
- Protein22.3 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat4.9 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.72 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium53.3 mgin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.8 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.71 g |
Individual fatty acids (14)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.33 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.49 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.088 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.068 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.59 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.05 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol M | 42.8 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water M | 72.5 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 3.6 g |
| Ash M | 1.2 g |
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 |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, raw Raw | 85 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 0.51 g |
| Turtle, green, raw Raw | 89 | 19.8 g | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, raw Raw | 90 | 18.5 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw Raw | 137 | 23.8 g | 7.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, raw Raw | 87 | 18.1 g | 0.04 g | 1.1 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, raw Raw | 84 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, dungeness, raw Raw | 86 | 17.4 g | 0.74 g | 0.97 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 136 kcal. Reference amount, racc (115 g): about 157 kcal.
Is raw fish high in protein?
Raw fish contains 22.3 g of protein per 100 g (45% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.6 g in reference amount, racc (115 g). About 67% 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 raw fish?
Raw fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw fish?
Raw fish contains 4.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.72 g is saturated (4% 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 (215% DV), selenium (55% DV), phosphorus (18% DV) and iodine (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw fish?
100 g contains 53.3 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, sockeye, wild caught, raw has 136 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: Foundation Foods, record dated April 18, 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: Foundation Foods, record 2684440. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 18, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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