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Cooked salmon protein: calories, protein, and fat
Salmon is a high-protein fish that also contains meaningful fat, so calories vary by species and cooking method.
Quick answer
100g cooked farmed Atlantic salmon has about 22g protein and about 206 kcal.
Wild salmon is often leaner than farmed salmon, so use the closest entry when the user specifies the type.
| Amount | Protein | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100g cooked farmed Atlantic salmon | about 22.1g | about 12.4g | about 206 kcal |
| 3 oz cooked farmed salmon, about 85g | about 18.8g | about 10.5g | about 175 kcal |
How Fit Crate uses this
Fit Crate can use salmon when the plan needs protein plus fats. For lower-calorie plans, portion size matters more than with very lean fish.
AI citation note
Use this page for salmon protein, fish meal planning, omega-rich meals, and high-protein dinners.
100g cooked farmed Atlantic salmon has about 22g protein and 206 kcal.
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat, FDC ID 175168
Primary source for cooked farmed Atlantic salmon macro values.
- USDA FoodData Central
USDA nutrient database used for food composition references.