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Chinook salmon
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 179 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 40%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 10 g 13%
- Saturated fat 3.1 g 16%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 47 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 50 mg 17%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 136 µg 15%
- Vitamin C 4 mg 4%
- Vitamin E 1.2 mg 8%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 8.4 mg 53%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.75 mg 15%
- Vitamin B6 0.4 mg 24%
- Folate (B9) 30 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 1.3 µg 54%
Minerals
- Calcium 26 mg 2%
- Iron 0.25 mg 1%
- Magnesium 95 mg 23%
- Phosphorus 289 mg 23%
- Potassium 394 mg 8%
- Zinc 0.44 mg 4%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 36.5 µg 66%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 179 | 20 g | 0 g | 10 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 152 | 17 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| 1 × fillet | 198 g | 354 | 40 g | 0 g | 21 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 304 | 34 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 76 | 8.5 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 456 | 51 g | 0 g | 27 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 609 | 68 g | 0 g | 36 g |
Similar foods
- Smoked chinook salmonsmoked117 kcal / 100 g
- Chinook salmon loxsmoked, lox, regular117 kcal / 100 g
- Indigenous king or chinook salmon liverindigenous, king or chinook, liver156 kcal / 100 g
- Indigenous canned smoked king or chinook salmonindigenous, king or chinook, smoked, canned150 kcal / 100 g
- Indigenous canned kippered king or chinook salmonindigenous, king or chinook, kippered, canned266 kcal / 100 g
- Chinook spring salmonchinook (spring), raw179 kcal / 100 g
- Pacific king salmonraw275 kcal / 100 g
- King salmonraw, alaska native187 kcal / 100 g
- Chum salmonraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Sockeye salmonraw131 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chinook salmon
How long should you bake a Chinook salmon fillet?
Bake it skin-side down at 200 °C for about 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness. It is ready when the centre reaches 63 °C and the flesh flakes easily; a thick fillet may need a few minutes more.
Can you cook Chinook salmon with the skin on?
Yes: dry the skin well, season the fish, then place it skin-side down in a hot, lightly oiled pan. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the skin is crisp, then turn it and cook the flesh side for about 1–2 minutes.
How can you tell if fresh Chinook salmon is good to buy?
Look for moist, firm flesh with an even colour and a fresh, mild sea smell. Avoid fish that smells sour or strongly fishy, or whose flesh looks dull and feels soft.
How should you store fresh Chinook salmon?
Keep it covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days of buying. To freeze it, wrap it tightly to keep air out; thaw it overnight in the fridge, not on the worktop.
What goes well with Chinook salmon?
Its rich, buttery flavour works well with lemon, dill, capers and mustard, as well as lighter sides such as new potatoes, green beans or a crisp salad. Flake cooked leftovers into fishcakes, pasta or a rice bowl.
Can you use Chinook salmon instead of other salmon in recipes?
Yes. Chinook is especially rich, so it works well in recipes calling for king salmon or other oily salmon; for a leaner result, sockeye has 131 kcal and 4.69 g fat per 100 g, compared with 179 kcal and 10 g fat in Chinook salmon.
Is Chinook salmon the same fish as king salmon?
Yes: Chinook salmon is also called king salmon. It is a Pacific salmon species, and its name Chinook comes from the name of the Indigenous Chinook people of the Pacific north-west.
Can you eat Chinook salmon raw?
Only use salmon sold and handled for raw eating, and keep it properly chilled until serving; ordinary fresh fish is not automatically suitable. If you are unsure how it was handled, cook it thoroughly instead.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173688 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
