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Salmon

3 oz, fillet · 85 g121 kcal

A fish & shellfish that's a strong source of Vitamin B12 and Selenium.

Macros

Per serving

121 kcal

Energy

16.9g

Protein

not available

Carbs

5.4g

Fat

not available

Fiber

Protein 16.9 gCarbs 0 gFat 5.4 g

142 kcal / 100 g. That’s the food’s true density — why the per-serving and per-100 g views differ.

Fiber: not available. Fiber isn't recorded for this food in USDA FoodData Central, so it's shown as not available — not zero.

What a serving covers

% of a day’s needs

Per 3 oz, fillet (85 g), as a share of a reference adult — male, 35, moderately active.

113%

56%

53%

42%

Pantothenic acid (B5)

28%

Riboflavin (B2)

25%

Good source of (≥ 20% RDA)

Vitamin B12SeleniumVitamin B6Niacin (B3)Pantothenic acid (B5)Riboflavin (B2)PhosphorusCopper

Pairs well with

What fills salmon’s gaps?

Salmon is lighter on Vitamin D, Calcium — these round it out into a fuller glass.

a fuller
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Pairings are computed from the solver.

How much to use

The realistic dose

A serving or two fits comfortably.

Serving: 3 oz, fillet = 85 g

Generous to use, with room before it crowds out variety.

Common questions

Salmon, in brief

How many calories are in salmon?

3 oz, fillet (85 g) of salmon has about 121 calories.

What is salmon a good source of?

Salmon is a good source of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Niacin (B3), and 4 more nutrients.

Is salmon good in a smoothie?

S8D usually places salmon as a meal-role food alongside the smoothie.

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Nutrient guides

Vitamin B12 Selenium Vitamin B6 Niacin (B3) Pantothenic acid (B5) Riboflavin (B2)

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