What is Salmon? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Salmon?

Salmon is a popular fish and are best when caught in the wild, though many are farm raised. This fish has a grey skin and orange flesh. Salmon is an oily fish and has a strong fishy flavor with a textured meat that is extremely flaky, moist and tender. Salmon cooks quickly and can be eaten raw as sashimi, in sushi, or as a cooked fillet. There are many preparations for this fish, including curing it with salt and smoke.

What does Salmon Taste Like?

Umami

Ingredients

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Salmon Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Fillet396g

Fillet

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	562kcal	28%
Fats	24g	88%
Sat. fats	4g	51%
Mono. Fats	8g	52%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	79g	300%
Cholesterol	218mg	208%
Sodium	174mg	22%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Salmon?

1 Fillet of Salmon contains 79 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Salmon?

1 Fillet of Salmon contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Salmon?

1 Fillet of Salmon contains 24 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 Fillet of Salmon?

There are 562 calories in 1 Fillet of Salmon.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Salmon?

There are 41 calories in 1 oz of Salmon.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Salmon?

There are 644 calories in 1 pound of Salmon.

How many calories are in 1 Boneless Fillet of Salmon?

There are 355 calories in 1 Boneless Fillet of Salmon.

How many calories are in 1 Nigiri of Salmon?

There are 18 calories in 1 Nigiri of Salmon.

How many calories are in 1 Sashimi of Salmon?

There are 20 calories in 1 Sashimi of Salmon.

How many calories are in 1 Maki of Salmon?

There are 68 calories in 1 Maki of Salmon.

How many calories are in 1 Sushi Roll of Salmon?

There are 81 calories in 1 Sushi Roll of Salmon.