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Smoked chinook salmon
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 117 kcal —
- Protein 18 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.3 g 6%
- Saturated fat 0.9 g 5%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 672 mg 29%
- Cholesterol 23 mg 8%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 26 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 17.1 µg 86%
- Vitamin E 1.4 mg 9%
- Vitamin K 0.1 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 4.7 mg 30%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.87 mg 17%
- Vitamin B6 0.28 mg 16%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 3.3 µg 136%
- Choline 89 mg 16%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.85 mg 5%
- Magnesium 18 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 164 mg 13%
- Potassium 175 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.31 mg 3%
- Copper 0.23 mg 26%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 32.4 µg 59%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 117 | 18 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| 1 × oz, boneless | 28.4 g | 33 | 5.2 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 99 | 16 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| 1 × cubic inch, boneless | 17 g | 20 | 3.1 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 × cup, cooked | 136 g | 159 | 25 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| 2 × oz, boneless | 56.7 g | 66 | 10 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| ½ × oz, boneless | 14.2 g | 17 | 2.6 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 3 × oz, boneless | 85.1 g | 100 | 16 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| 4 × oz, boneless | 113.4 g | 133 | 21 g | 0 g | 4.9 g |
Similar foods
- Chinook salmonraw179 kcal / 100 g
- Chinook salmon loxsmoked117 kcal / 100 g
- Smoked king salmonchinook, canned, alaska native150 kcal / 100 g
- Indigenous canned smoked king or chinook salmonindigenous, king or chinook, smoked, canned150 kcal / 100 g
- Indigenous smoked brined king or chinook salmonindigenous, king or chinook, smoked, brined430 kcal / 100 g
- Kippered king salmonchinook, canned, alaska native266 kcal / 100 g
- Smoked sockeye salmonred, indigenous, filets with skin345 kcal / 100 g
- Pacific salmonsmoked120 kcal / 100 g
- Salmonsmocked147 kcal / 100 g
- Wild smoked salmon121 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Smoked chinook salmon
Is smoked chinook salmon ready to eat, or should you cook it?
Cold-smoked salmon is usually eaten as it is; hot-smoked salmon is cooked during smoking and can also be served cold. If the pack does not make clear which type it is, follow its preparation instructions.
How do you serve smoked chinook salmon without drying it out?
Serve it cold or at room temperature, flaking it just before eating. If you want it warm, fold it into a sauce or pasta at the end rather than frying it for long.
What goes well with smoked chinook salmon?
Try it with rye bread, cream cheese, lemon and dill, or alongside scrambled eggs and potatoes. It also works in fish pâté, salads and pasta; go lightly on salty additions because the fish is already cured.
How should you store smoked chinook salmon once opened?
Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within the time stated on the pack; opened smoked fish is best eaten promptly. Freeze portions you will not use in time, tightly wrapped, and thaw them in the fridge.
Can you freeze smoked chinook salmon?
Yes. Divide it into meal-sized portions, press out excess air in a freezer bag or wrap, and freeze; thaw overnight in the fridge. Its texture may be softer after thawing, so use it in pasta, eggs or a spread.
Is smoked chinook salmon very salty?
It can be: a typical 85 g portion provides 571 mg of sodium. Pair it with unsalted bread, potatoes or vegetables rather than adding more salty ingredients.
What nutrients stand out in smoked chinook salmon?
It is high in vitamin B12 and selenium, and a source of vitamin D. A typical 85 g portion provides 16 g of protein.
What is the difference between smoked chinook salmon and chinook salmon lox?
They are very similar in the listed nutrition, but lox is typically salt-cured and can be much saltier: it has 2,000 mg sodium per 100 g, compared with 672 mg in smoked chinook salmon. The terms can overlap in everyday use, so the curing and smoking method on the pack is the useful distinction.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173687 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
