Salmon Nutrition

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

3 oz (85g)

Amount per serving

Calories

156

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.4g

Saturated Fat 1.4g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 48mg

Sodium 45mg

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars

Protein 23.3g

Vitamin D

Calcium 39mg

Iron 1mg

Potassium 387mg

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Detailed Nutrient Information

Vitamin C

0.85 mg

Thiamin

0.1 mg

Riboflavin

10%

0.14 mg

Niacin

41%

6.61 mg

Pantothenic Acid

14%

0.71 mg

Vitamin B6

28%

0.47 mg

Folate

7.65 mcg

Folic Acid

0 mcg

Food Folate

7.65 mcg

Fortified Folate

7.65 mcg

Choline

—

Betaine

—

Vitamin B12

159%

3.81 mcg

Added Vitamin B12

—

Biotin

—

Vitamin A

27.2 mcg

Retinol

27.2 mcg

Beta Carotene

—

Alpha Carotene

—

Beta Cryptoxanthin

—

Vitamin A IU

91.8 IU

Lycophene

—

Lutein and Zeaxanthin

—

Vitamin E

—

Added Vitamin E

—

Beta Tocopherol

—

Gamma Tocopherol

—

Delta Tocopherol

—

Alpha Tocotreniol

—

Beta Tocotreniol

—

Gamma Tocotreniol

—

Delta Tocotreniol

—

Vitamin D2 and D3

—

Vitamin D2

—

Vitamin D3

—

Vitamin D

—

Vitamin K

—

Dihydrophylloquinone

—

Menaquinone-4

—

Calcium

39.1 mg

Iron

0.6 mg

Magnesium

29.8 mg

Phosphorus

20%

253 mg

Potassium

387 mg

Sodium

45 mg

Zinc

0.44 mg

Copper

0.06 mg

Manganese

0.02 mg

Selenium

71%

39.3 mcg

Fluoride

—

Iodine

—

Fat

6.38 g

Saturated Fat

1.36 g

Butyric Acid

—

Caproic Acid

—

Caprylic Acid

—

Capric Acid

—

Lauric Acid

—

Tridecylic Acid

—

Myristic Acid

0.28 g

Pentadecylic Acid

—

Palmitic Acid

0.81 g

Margaric Acid

—

Stearic Acid

0.22 g

Arachidic Acid

—

Behenic Acid

—

Lignoceric Acid

—

Monounsaturated Fat

2.3 g

Myristoleic Acid

—

Pentadecenoic Acid

—

Hexadec-9-enoic Acid

0.54 g

Palmitoleic Acid

—

Trans Hexadec 9 Enoic Acid

—

Heptadecylic Acid

—

Octadec-9-enoic Acid

1.3 g

Oleic Acid

—

Elaidic Acid

—

Vaccenic Acid

—

Gondoic Acid

0.27 g

Docos-13-enoic Acid

0.16 g

Erucic Acid

—

Brassidic Acid

—

Nervonic Acid

—

Polyunsaturated Fat

2.14 g

9,12-octadecadienoic Acid

0.22 g

Linoleic Acid

—

Conjugated Linoleic Acids (CLAs)

—

Linolelaidic Acid

—

9-trans-12-cis-Linoleic Acid

—

Trans Linoleic Acid

—

Linolenic Acid

0.17 g

Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)

—

Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA)

—

Punicinic Acid

—

Paranaric Acid

0.13 g

Eicosadienoic Acid

—

Icosatrienioc Acid

—

Eicosatrienoic Acid (ETE)

—

Dihomo Gamma Linolenic Acid (DGLA)

—

Eicosatetraenoic Acid (ETA)

0.14 g

Arachidonic Acid (AA)

—

Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)

0.46 g

Heneicosapentaenoic Acid (HPA)

—

Adrenic Acid (AdA)

—

Docosapentanoic Acid (DPA)

0.25 g

Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA)

0.71 g

Trans Fat

—

Trans Monoenoic Fat

—

Trans Polyenoic Fat

—

Cholesterol

16%

48.4 mg

Phytosterols

—

Stigmasterols

—

Campesterol

—

Beta Sitosterol

—

Protein

47%

23.3 g

Tryptophan

0.26 g

Threonine

1.02 g

Isoleucine

1.07 g

Leucine

1.89 g

Lysine

2.14 g

Methionine

0.69 g

Cystine

0.25 g

Phenylalanine

0.91 g

Tyrosine

0.79 g

Valine

1.2 g

Arginine

1.39 g

Histidine

0.69 g

Alanine

1.41 g

Aspartic Acid

2.38 g

Glutamic Acid

3.47 g

Glycine

1.12 g

Proline

0.82 g

Serine

0.95 g

Hydroxyproline

—

Carbohydrates

0 g

Fibre

0 g

Soluble Fibre

—

Insoluble Fibre

—

Sugar

—

Added Sugar

—

Sucrose

—

Glucose

—

Fructose

—

Lactose

—

Maltose

—

Galactose

—

Sugar Alcohols

—

Starch

—

Calories

156 kcal

Water

55.6 g

Ash

1.3 g

Theobromine

—

Caffeine

—

Alcohol

—

Serving Sizes

3 oz (85 g)
0.5 fillet (155 g)

Nutrient Sources ^‡

Excellent source of Niacin
Excellent source of Vitamin B6
Excellent source of Vitamin B12
Excellent source of Selenium
Good source of Phosphorus

‡ - As defined by Health Canada guidelines.

Nutrition Facts Source: USDA

Macronutrient Profile

Proportions of Macros

Summary:

Very High Protein
Moderate Fat
Zero Carbs

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Essential Amino Acids

Essential amino acids are critical for building protein. For more information, see the Wikipedia page about them.

Protein Quality Score: 100% ^†

Limiting Amino Acid: Leucine

Some foods that are a good source of Leucine include soy, hemp, meat, nuts, fish, and legumes.

† - Not adjusted for digestibility. For more information, see the protein digestibility tables.

100g of Salmon contains 27.4g of protein, which is about the same as 4.6 eggs, 1 chicken breast, or 2 cups (532g) of black beans.

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Fraction of Carbs by Type

* Other includes oligosaccharides and other polysaccharides.

This food has zero carbs.

Profile of Fat in Item

Types of Fats

Low in Saturated Fat.

Too much can raise LDL ("bad") cholesterol

Zero Trans Fat.

Contains Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.

1.418g per 3 oz
Can help improve heart health

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Detailed Nutrient Information

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Fats and Fatty Acids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Carbohydrates and Sugars

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Serving Sizes

Nutrient Sources ‡

Macronutrient Profile

Proportions of Macros

Profile of Protein in Item

Essential Amino Acids

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Fraction of Carbs by Type

Profile of Fat in Item

Types of Fats

Nutrient Sources ^‡