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Alaska Salmon
 

ALASKA SALMON NUTRITION

  • Alaska Salmon is an excellent source of high quality protein, containing all essential amino acids.
  • Salmon is rich in minerals and contains vitamins A, D, B6 and B12.
  • Salmon is a good source of Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, which lowers the risk of heart disease.
  • Salmon is easy to digest and is an excellent food for everyone, both young and old.
  • Alaska Salmon contains Omega-3, oil, which decreases the risk of coronary heart disease and certain cancers.

Alaska Fresh / Frozen Salmon
Portion size: 3 ounces (approximately 85 grams), cooked, edible portion*
Species Calories Calories from fat Protein (g) Fat (g) Saturated fat (g) Sodium (mg) Cholesterol (mg)
King 196-200 103 21-22 11.0-11.5 3 50-55 70-75
Sockeye 180-190 83 23-24 9.0-9.5 1.5 50-55 60-70
Coho 157-165 57 23-24 6-7 1-2 45-55 40-49
Keta 130-135 37 22-23 4 1 50-55 80-85
Pink 130-131 37 22 4 0.5-1.00 57-75 55-81

Alaska Canned Salmon

Serving Size 2 oz. Calories Protein (g) Fat (g) Saturate Fat (g) Sodium (mg) Cholesterol (mg)
Traditional Red Canned 110 13 7 1.5 270 40
Traditional Pink Canned 90 12 5 1 270 40
Skinless, Boneless Pouched 60 13 .5 0 330 25

HEALTH BENEFITS
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Learn how a diet including delicious Alaska Seafood can help reduce the risk of heart disease thanks to Omega-3 fish oils.

 

Nutrition Chart References:

  • Release 10 USDA #15210, 1992; Release 10 USDA #15211, 1992
  • USDA Handbook #8, 1987
  • Nestle Foods, April 1994
  • Sidwell, V.D. 1981 Chemical and Nutritional Composition of Finfishes, Whales, Crustaceans, Mollusks, and their Products. NOAA Technical Memorandum, NMFS Charleston, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Nettleton, J.A. 1983 Seafood Nutrition: Facts, Issues, and Marketing of Nutrition in Fish and Shellfish. Huntington: Osprey Books
  • Pennington, J. 1989 Food Values of Portions Commonly Used (15th edition). New York: Harper & Row
  • Exler, J. 1987 Composition of Foods: Finfish and Shellfish Products (Raw, Processes, Per Pound). Washington, D.C.: Human Nutrition Information Service, USDA Handbook 8-15

    *Values are approximate. Content varies with season,sex, geographic location.

 

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