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Pink salmon
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 127 kcal —
- Protein 21 g 41%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.4 g 6%
- Saturated fat 0.8 g 4%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 75 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 46 mg 15%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 35 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 10.9 µg 55%
- Vitamin E 0.4 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 8 mg 50%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.61 mg 36%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 4.2 µg 173%
- Choline 94.6 mg 17%
Minerals
- Calcium 7 mg 1%
- Iron 0.38 mg 2%
- Magnesium 27 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 261 mg 21%
- Potassium 366 mg 8%
- Zinc 0.39 mg 4%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 31.4 µg 57%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 127 | 21 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 108 | 17 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| 1 × fillet | 159 g | 202 | 33 g | 0 g | 7 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 216 | 35 g | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 54 | 8.7 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 324 | 52 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 432 | 70 g | 0 g | 15 g |
Similar foods
- Salmonraw185 kcal / 100 g
- Sockeye salmonraw131 kcal / 100 g
- Chum salmonraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Chinook salmonraw179 kcal / 100 g
- Wild coho salmonwild, raw146 kcal / 100 g
- Wild Atlantic salmonatlantic, wild, raw142 kcal / 100 g
- Pink or red salmonflesh, canned in spring water, drained147 kcal / 100 g
- Pleurotus salmon mushroomraw33 kcal / 100 g
- Atlantic salmonraw231 kcal / 100 g
- Chinook spring salmonchinook (spring), raw179 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Pink salmon
How do you cook a pink salmon fillet without drying it out?
Bake it at 200 °C for about 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until the centre is opaque and flakes easily. Pink salmon is leaner than many salmon types, so take it out as soon as it is cooked.
Can you use tinned pink salmon straight from the tin?
Yes: drain it, then flake it into sandwiches, salads, pasta or fishcakes. The soft bones in many tins are edible; mash them into the fish or remove them if you prefer.
How long does pink salmon keep in the fridge?
Keep raw pink salmon covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days. Refrigerate cooked salmon promptly and use it within 3–4 days; once a tin is open, transfer leftovers to a covered container.
What goes well with pink salmon?
Its mild flavour works well with lemon, dill, black pepper and a little mustard. Serve it with new potatoes and greens, or use flaked salmon in fishcakes, chowder or a salmon pasta bake.
Is pink salmon milder than sockeye salmon?
Usually: pink salmon has a delicate flavour and softer texture, while sockeye is deeper in colour and has a firmer, richer taste. Pink salmon has 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 4.69 g in sockeye salmon.
Is pink salmon a good source of vitamin D?
Yes. A 159 g fillet provides 17.3 µg of vitamin D, and pink salmon is also high in selenium, with 31.4 µg per 100 g.
How much pink salmon is a typical portion?
A fillet of about 159 g is a typical portion. It provides 33 g of protein and 202 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175138 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
