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Nutritional Profile of Canned Salmon - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 49 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Canned Salmon.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four nutrients.

These are

Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for three additional nutrients:

Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Paullinic Acid (20:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for one nutrient:

Calcium, Ca (Minerals)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:

Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Canned Salmon

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Canned Salmon

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Canned Salmon

5.5%

20.6%

72.7%

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Canned Salmon

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Canned Salmon

In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products

Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	1.5 g	425.2 mg	227	1724
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	1.5 g	425.2 mg	164	1267
Fatty Acids, total saturated	1 g	286.3 mg	198	1862
Total Lipid (Fat)	5.5 g	1.6 g	192	1200
Saturated Fats (7)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Butyric Acid (4:0)	4 mg	1.1 mg	12	454
Capric Acid (10:0)	8 mg	2.3 mg	18	524
Caprylic Acid (8:0)	1 mg	0.3 mg	16	403
Lauric Acid (12:0)	3 mg	0.9 mg	46	707
Myristic Acid (14:0)	203 mg	57.5 mg	120	947
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	624 mg	176.9 mg	211	1659
Stearic Acid (18:0)	117 mg	33.2 mg	278	1574
Monounsaturated Fats (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Erucic Acid (22:1)	66 mg	18.7 mg	93	150
Oleic Acid (18:1)	735 mg	208.4 mg	243	2115
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)	184 mg	52.2 mg	178	799
Paullinic Acid (20:1)	491 mg	139.2 mg	51	131
Polyunsaturated Fats (7)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3)	687 mg	194.8 mg	69	87
Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3)	97 mg	27.5 mg	81	106
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3)	370 mg	104.9 mg	74	91
Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4)	25 mg	7.1 mg	143	269
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	98 mg	27.8 mg	270	2296
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	53 mg	15 mg	207	903
Parinaric Acid (18:4)	133 mg	37.7 mg	45	55
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	20.6 g	5.8 g	89	341
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	13 µg	3.7 µg	49	442
Folate, food	13 µg	3.7 µg	36	276
Folate, total	13 µg	3.7 µg	40	379
Niacin	6.8 mg	1.9 mg	92	476
Riboflavin	190 µg	53.9 µg	86	621
Thiamin	25 µg	7.1 µg	196	859
Vitamin B12	4.6 µg	1.3 µg	89	294
Vitamin B6	268 µg	76 µg	175	713
Fat-soluble Vitamins (5)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Tocopherol	970 µg	275 µg	148	546
Phylloquinone	0.4 µg	0.1 µg	86	921
Retinol	25 µg	7.1 µg	111	456
Vitamin A, RAE	25 µg	7.1 µg	112	687
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	15 µg	4.3 µg	36	41
Minerals (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	220 mg	62.4 mg	10	325
Copper, Cu	71 µg	20.1 µg	188	778
Iron, Fe	640 µg	181.4 µg	175	861
Magnesium, Mg	30 mg	8.5 mg	61	309
Phosphorus, P	338 mg	95.8 mg	46	326
Potassium, K	336 mg	95.3 mg	160	562
Selenium, Se	33.9 µg	9.6 µg	167	352
Sodium, Na	403 mg	114.2 mg	141	746
Zinc, Zn	790 µg	224 µg	145	836
Other Micronutrients (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Cholesterol	59 mg	16.7 mg	112	322
Choline	86.6 mg	24.6 mg	69	296
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	72.7 g	20.6 g	91	955
Other (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Kcal (Energy)	137 kcal	38.8 kcal	129	551

Figure 2. Nutritional profile of canned salmon with 49 nutrient values.

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Common Serving Sizes Of Canned Salmon

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
1 Small Can (3.25 Oz), Drained	92.0 g	3.2 oz
1 Cup	150.0 g	5.3 oz
1 Regular Flat Can (7.75 Oz), Drained	177.0 g	6.2 oz
1 Tall Can (16 Oz), Drained	369.0 g	13.0 oz

Figure 3. Common serving sizes of canned salmon

51 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products

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Chinook Salmon	No of Nutrients
Dry-Heated Chinook Salmon (Fish)	65
Raw Chinook Salmon (Fish)	67
Smoked Chinook Salmon (Fish)	67
Smoked Chinook Salmon (Lox, Fish, Regular)	61
Chum Salmon	No of Nutrients
Canned Chum Salmon (Drained Solids With Bone, Fish)	70
Canned Chum Salmon (Without Salt, Drained Solids With Bone, Fish)	64
Dry-Heated Chum Salmon (Fish)	64
Raw Chum Salmon (Fish)	65
Coho Salmon	No of Nutrients
Cooked Coho Salmon (Moist Heat, Wild Fish)	65
Dry-Heated Coho Salmon (Farmed, Fish)	64
Dry-Heated Coho Salmon (Wild Fish)	70
Raw Coho Salmon (Farmed, Fish)	64
Raw Coho Salmon (Wild Fish)	71
Farmed Atlantic Salmon	No of Nutrients
Dry-Heated Farmed Atlantic Salmon (Fish)	71
Raw Farmed Atlantic Salmon (Fish)	83
Pink Salmon	No of Nutrients
Canned Pink Salmon (Drained Solids, Fish)	104
Canned Pink Salmon (Total Can Contents)	101
Canned Pink Salmon (Without Salt, Solids, Fish)	64
Canned Pink Salmon (Without Skin & Bones, Drained Solids, Fish)	100
Dry-Heated Pink Salmon (Fish)	84
Raw Pink Salmon (Fish)	99
Salmon	No of Nutrients
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Coated, Made With Butter)	56
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Coated, Made With Cooking Spray)	56
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Coated, Made With Margarine)	56
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Coated, Made With Oil)	56
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Coated, Made Without Fat)	56
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Made With Butter)	54
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Made With Cooking Spray)	49
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Made With Margarine)	52
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Made With Oil)	49
Baked Or Broiled Salmon (Made Without Fat)	49
Cooked Salmon (Unspecified Cooking Method)	49
Dried Salmon	46
Fried Salmon (Coated, Made With Butter)	57
Fried Salmon (Coated, Made With Cooking Spray)	54
Fried Salmon (Coated, Made With Margarine)	57
Fried Salmon (Coated, Made With Oil)	53
Fried Salmon (Coated, Made Without Fat)	54
Raw Salmon	46
Smoked Salmon	42
Steamed Or Poached Salmon	46
Salmon Nuggets	No of Nutrients
Heated Frozen Salmon Nuggets (Breaded)	43
Unheated Salmon Nuggets (Cooked As Purchased)	44
Sockeye Salmon	No of Nutrients
Canned Sockeye Salmon (Drained Solids, Fish)	101
Canned Sockeye Salmon (Total Can Contents)	99
Canned Sockeye Salmon (Without Salt, Drained Solids With Bone, Fish)	64
Canned Sockeye Salmon (Without Skin & Bones, Drained Solids)	100
Dry-Heated Sockeye Salmon (Fish)	87
Raw Sockeye Salmon (Fish)	102
Wild Atlantic Salmon	No of Nutrients
Dry-Heated Wild Atlantic Salmon (Fish)	64

Figure 4. Similar finfish and shellfish products 1 to 50.

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Wild Atlantic Salmon	No of Nutrients
Raw Wild Atlantic Salmon (Fish)	64

Figure 5. Similar finfish and shellfish products 51 to 51.

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