Salmon Calories & Nutrition

An oily fish exceptionally high in omega-3 fatty acids and quality protein. Among the most nutrient-dense animal foods.

Calories

235

per 4 oz cooked

Protein

24.9g

Carbs

0g

Fat

14.7g

Macro split

Protein 43%Carbs 0%Fat 57%

Calories in Salmon by serving size

ServingCal
4 oz cooked (113g)235
100 g (100g)208
6 oz fillet cooked (170g)354

Detailed nutrition

Per 4 oz cooked (113g)

Saturated fat3.5g
Cholesterol62.2mg
Sodium66.7mg
Potassium410.2mg

Why eat salmon?

1

Among the best omega-3 sources (EPA and DHA)

2

Excellent vitamin D and selenium content

3

High protein with heart-healthy fat

Fitting salmon into your daily calories

Want to know how many calories you should eat per day? Use our free calculators to find your daily target.

Salmon FAQs

How many calories in 4 oz of salmon?+

About 235 calories with 25g of protein per 4 oz cooked salmon.

How often should I eat salmon?+

1–2 times per week is a common recommendation for the omega-3 benefits. Wild-caught varies more in fat content than farmed.

Stop searching nutrition databases by hand

LunoMeal's AI logs the calories and macros of any meal from a single photo. Free on iPhone.

Get LunoMeal