Atlantic salmon, farmed, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Atlantic salmon, farmed, raw contains 208 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 177 kcal.
Roughly 60% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from protein 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 135% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D and 54% 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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 208 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.1 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol M | 55 mg | 18% |
| Sodium M | 59 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars I | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 20.4 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A C | 58 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C ? | 3.9 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D I | 11 µg | 55% |
| Vitamin E M | 3.6 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.5 µg | 0.4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.21 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 8.7 mg | 54% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.64 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) C | 26 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 3.2 µg | 135% |
| Choline ? | 78.5 mg | 14% |
| Calcium M | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron M | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 240 mg | 19% |
| Potassium M | 363 mg | 8% |
| Zinc M | 0.36 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 24 µg | 44% |
% 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 40%
- Fat 60%
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 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat13.4 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat3.1 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium59 mgin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.9 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.86 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.97 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.9 g |
| Methionine M | 0.63 g |
| Cystine M | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.85 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.76 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.55 g |
| Alanine M | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glycine M | 0.96 g |
| Proline M | 0.72 g |
| Serine M | 0.9 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.042 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.86 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 1.1 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.15 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.56 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 2.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.092 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.79 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.27 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.39 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.046 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene I | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol I | 58 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 441 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 64.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.1 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 871 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 193 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 26 µg |
| Betaine M | 3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Atlantic salmon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp scampi | 192 | 15.4 g | 2.3 g | 13 g |
| Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 216 | 18.1 g | 10.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Swordfish, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 152 | 19.2 g | 0.45 g | 8.1 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 242 | 21.4 g | 11.5 g | 12.3 g |
| Sea bass, Chilean, frozen, wild caught Frozen | 209 | 14.9 g | 0.14 g | 16.6 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 |
| Caviar | 264 | 24.6 g | 4 g | 17.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw atlantic salmon?
100 g of raw atlantic salmon has 208 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 177 kcal. 0.5 fillet (198 g): about 412 kcal.
Is raw atlantic salmon high in protein?
Raw atlantic salmon contains 20.4 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.4 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 40% 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 atlantic salmon?
Raw atlantic 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 raw atlantic salmon?
Raw atlantic salmon contains 13.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.1 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw atlantic salmon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (135% DV), Vitamin D (55% DV), Niacin (B3) (54% DV), selenium (44% DV) and Vitamin B6 (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw atlantic salmon?
100 g contains 59 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does atlantic salmon have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, atlantic salmon, farmed, raw has 208 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 175167. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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