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Salmon (cooked)

Its fat is where the omega-3s live — the reason it beats chicken on satiety per calorie, not protein.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g206 kcal 22.1 g0.0 g 0.0 g12.3 g
Per 100 kcal— 10.7 g0.0 g 0.0 g6.0 g
Three ounces · 85 g175 kcal18.8 g0.0 g0.0 g10.5 g

Where the calories come from

protein 44%fat 56%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.0 g
Saturated fat2.4 g
Sodium61 mg · 3% DV
Potassium384 mg · 8% DV
Calcium15 mg · 1% DV
Iron0 mg · 2% DV
Magnesium30 mg · 7% DV
Vitamin C3.7 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)69 mcg · 8% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)1.1 mg · 8% DV
Folate (DFE)34 mcg · 8% DV
Choline90.5 mg · 16% DV
Vitamin B60.65 mg · 38% DV
Phosphorus252 mg · 20% DV
Copper0.05 mg · 6% DV
Potassium : sodium6.3 : 1 · favorable
Protein19 g · 38% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium326 mg · 7% DVCalcium13 mg · 1% DVIron0.3 mg · 2% DVMagnesium26 mg · 6% DVSodium52 mg · 2% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 175168 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

136 gfor 30 g protein
280 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsSalmon
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliSalmon
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastSalmon

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gSalmon10.7 g#32 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Salmon0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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