Salmo salar
Also Known As
Sea run salmon, Kelts, Black salmon
U.S. farmed Atlantic Salmon is a smart seafood choice because it is grown and harvested under U.S. state and federal regulations.
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Facts
Availability |
Available year-round. |
Source |
Coastal salmon farms, mostly in Maine or Washington. |
Taste |
Buttery, rich taste. |
Texture |
Firm and fatty, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. |
Color |
Like wild-caught salmon, the flesh is reddish-orange or pink. |
Health Benefits |
Farmed salmon is low in sodium and contains high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
| Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 142 |
| Protein | 19.84 g |
| Fat, total | 6.34 g |
| Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.981 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars, total | 0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
| Selenium | 36.5 mcg |
| Sodium | 44 mg |
