salmon - delicious-for one has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 34.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.8 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for salmon - delicious-for one, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 29% | |
Calories from Fat | 39% | |
Calories from Carbs | 32% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 160 IU | 3.2% | ||
Vitamin C | 17.4 mg | 29% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 5.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.26 mg | 17% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 6% | ||
Niacin | 9.8 mg | 49% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.38 mg | 19.1% | ||
Folate | 14 mcg | 3.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 3.9 mcg | 65.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 10.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 64 mg | 6.4% | ||
Iron | 1.8 mg | 10.2% | ||
Magnesium | 50 mg | 12.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 354 mg | 35.4% | ||
Potassium | 660.7 mg | 18.9% | ||
Sodium | 678.5 mg | 28.3% | ||
Zinc | 2.6 mg | 17.4% | ||
Copper | 0.19 mg | 9.5% | ||
Manganese | 1.5 mg | 74% | ||
Selenium | 66.1 mcg | 94.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 34.9 g | 11.6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2.8% | ||
Sugars | 24.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 30.8 g | 61.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 18.7 g | 28.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 13.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18.7 g 28.8%
Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 75.9 mg 25.3%
Sodium 678.5 mg 28.3%
Total Carbohydrates 34.9 g 11.6%
Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%
Sugars 24.7 g
Protein 30.8 g 61.6%
Vitamin A 3.2% Vitamin C 29%
Calcium 6.4% Iron 10.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 273
Protein 21.8 g | Carbs 21.3 g | Fat 11.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 356
Protein 43.9 g | Carbs 1.5 g | Fat 18.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 401
Protein 32.8 g | Carbs 45.2 g | Fat 9.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 415
Protein 50.1 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 96
Protein 2 g | Carbs 7.3 g | Fat 6.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 236
Protein 13.8 g | Carbs 41.8 g | Fat 1.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 232
Protein 24.6 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 11.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 269
Protein 20.2 g | Carbs 3.4 g | Fat 19.3 g