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Alaska Salmon Nutrition
 | Alaska Salmon is an excellent source of high quality protein, containing
all essential amino acids.
| Salmon is rich in minerals and contains vitamins A, D, B6 and B12.
| Salmon is a good source of Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, which lowers
the risk of heart disease.
| Salmon is easy to digest and is an excellent food for everyone, both young
and old.
| Alaska Salmon contains Omega-3, oil, which decreases the risk of coronary
heart disease and certain cancers. |
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Alaska Fresh / Frozen Salmon
Portion size: 3 ounces (approximately 85 grams), cooked, edible
portion*
| Species |
Calories |
Calories from fat |
Protein (g) |
Fat (g) |
Saturated fat (g) |
Sodium (mg) |
Cholesterol (mg) |
| King |
196-200 |
103 |
21-22 |
11.0-11.5 |
3 |
50-55 |
70-75 |
| Sockeye |
180-190 |
83 |
23-24 |
9.0-9.5 |
1.5 |
50-55 |
60-70 |
| Coho |
157-165 |
57 |
23-24 |
6-7 |
1-2 |
45-55 |
40-49 |
| Keta |
130-135 |
37 |
22-23 |
4 |
1 |
50-55 |
80-85 |
| Pink |
130-131 |
37 |
22 |
4 |
0.5-1.00 |
57-75 |
55-81 |
Alaska Canned Salmon
| Serving Size 2 oz. |
Calories |
Protein (g) |
Fat (g) |
Saturate Fat (g) |
Sodium (mg) |
Cholesterol (mg) |
| Traditional Red Canned |
110 |
13 |
7 |
1.5 |
270 |
40 |
| Traditional Pink Canned |
90 |
12 |
5 |
1 |
270 |
40 |
| Skinless, Boneless Pouched |
60 |
13 |
.5 |
0 |
330 |
25 |
Nutrition Chart References:
| Release 10 USDA #15210, 1992; Release 10 USDA #15211, 1992
| USDA Handbook #8, 1987
| Nestle Foods, April 1994
| Sidwell, V.D. 1981 Chemical and Nutritional Composition of Finfishes,
Whales, Crustaceans, Mollusks, and their Products. NOAA Technical
Memorandum, NMFS Charleston, U.S. Department of Commerce
| Nettleton, J.A. 1983 Seafood Nutrition: Facts, Issues, and Marketing of
Nutrition in Fish and Shellfish. Huntington: Osprey Books
| Pennington, J. 1989 Food Values of Portions Commonly Used (15th edition).
New York: Harper & Row
| Exler, J. 1987 Composition of Foods: Finfish and Shellfish Products (Raw,
Processes, Per Pound). Washington, D.C.: Human Nutrition Information
Service, USDA Handbook 8-15
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*Values are approximate. Content varies with season, sex,
geographic location.
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