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How many calories in
salmon?

Atlantic salmon comes in around 208 calories per 100g, with 20g of protein and 13g of fat — most of that being heart-healthy omega-3s. It's denser than chicken because of the fat, but pays back in satiety and micronutrients. A standard fillet (170g) lands near 350 calories.

208
kcal · 100g
20g
Protein
0g
Carbs
13g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical salmon serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
1 fillet (170g)
354 kcal
34.0g
1 oz (28g)
58 kcal
5.6g
3 oz (85g)
177 kcal
17.0g
In your day

What 208 calories means.

Balanced — salmon sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
10%
per 100g · 9.6g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking39 min
🏃 Running20 min
🚴 Cycling23 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Salmon vs. similar foods.

How salmon stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Salmon
208 kcal / 100g
9.6g
132 kcal / 100g (canned, in water)
21.2g
82 kcal / 100g
22g
305 kcal / 100g (Atlantic)
6.2g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in salmon?

Salmon has approximately 208 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 fillet (170g) — comes in at 354 calories.

How much protein is in salmon?

20g of protein per 100g. That puts salmon at roughly 9.6g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log salmon accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is salmon good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Salmon sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.