Salmon Fish Calories and Nutrition Facts
Salmon Fish has 130 calories per 100 g, with 22.3 g protein, 0 g carbs and 4.9 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw (FDC ID: 2684440).
A 100g serving of salmon fish contains 130 calories, 22.3g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 4.9g fat.
Energy density
1.3 kcal/g
low
Protein / 100 kcal
17.2 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
77 g
≈ 2.7 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0.7g
- Sodium
- 53mg
Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from protein, and it is high in protein (22.3 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | — |
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Salmon Fish calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 1.3 kcal per gram (low energy density), low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 37 kcal | 6.3 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 130 kcal | 22.3 g | 0 g | 4.9 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 147 kcal | 25.3 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 295 kcal | 50.6 g | 0 g | 11.1 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 590 kcal | 101.2 g | 0 g | 22.2 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2684440.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →How salmon fish compares to other fish & seafood
Against the 23 fish & seafood in this database, salmon fish ranks 19th lowest in calories and 3rd highest in protein. The category averages 100 kcal per 100 g, so this one is 30% above it. The lightest option in the category is squid (calamari), frozen, tubes only at 44 kcal per 100 g, and the protein leader is anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained at 26.9 g per 100 g.
| Fish & Seafood (by calories) | Calories | Protein | kcal/g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐟 Tuna, ahi or yellowfin, frozen, wild caught | 102 kcal | 24.7 g | 1.02 |
| 🐟 Fish, catfish, farm raised, raw | 129 kcal | 16.5 g | 1.29 |
| 🐟 Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw (this page) | 130 kcal | 22.3 g | 1.3 |
| 🐟 Swordfish, frozen, wild caught | 152 kcal | 19.2 g | 1.52 |
| 🐟 Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farm raised, raw | 197 kcal | 20.3 g | 1.97 |
Portion planning with salmon fish
- 100 calories comes to about 77 g (2.7 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 90 g, bringing 117 kcal with it — that is 17.2 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 67% protein, 33% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 22.3 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low saturated fat — 0.7 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Low sodium — 53 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Salmon Fish FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of salmon fish?
One serving of 100 g provides 130 calories, 0 g total carbs, 22.3 g protein, and 4.9 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of salmon fish?
Salmon Fish contains 130 calories per 100 g, with 22.3 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 4.9 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for salmon fish?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Fish, salmon, sockeye, wild caught, raw" is FDC ID: 2684440. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of salmon fish?
By calories, salmon fish is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 67% protein, and 33% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of salmon fish?
One ounce (28 g) of salmon fish has 37 calories, with 6.3 g protein, 0 g carbs and 1.4 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 147 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 590 calories.
How much salmon fish is 100 calories?
About 77 g of salmon fish supplies 100 calories, because it carries 1.3 kcal per gram (low energy density). Low energy density — generous portions stay modest in calories.
How much salmon fish do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 90 g of salmon fish, which also brings 117 calories with it. That works out to 17.2 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is salmon fish high or low in calories for a fish & seafood?
Salmon Fish sits 30% above the fish & seafood average of 100 kcal per 100 g, ranking 19th lowest of 23 in this category.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.