
Oncorhynchus keta
Also Known As
Salmon, Chum, Keta, Dog salmon, Calico salmon, Chub
U.S. wild-caught chum salmon is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Fresh from late summer to spring and frozen and canned year-round. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from Alaska and Washington and occasionally Oregon. |
Taste |
Chum salmon has a lower oil content than other wild salmon, so it has a relatively mild flavor. |
Texture |
Firm and meaty. |
Color |
Raw chum is orange, pink, or red and is paler than sockeye, coho, and Chinook salmon. |
Health Benefits |
Chum salmon is low in sodium and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, niacin, vitamin B12, and selenium. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 120 |
Protein | 20.14 g |
Fat, total | 3.77 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.84 g |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 74 mg |
Selenium | 36.5 mcg |
Sodium | 50 mg |