Pink Salmon

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha

Also Known As

Humpback salmon, Humpy, Gorbusch, Haddo, Holia

U.S. wild-caught pink 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 fall, and frozen and canned year-round.

Source

U.S. wild caught from Alaska, Washington, and Oregon.

Taste

Pink salmon has a low oil content so it’s generally lean and mild-flavored.

Texture

Softer meat than most salmon with a small flake.

Color

Pink salmon’s meat is pale pink and lacks the orange tint of other salmon species.

Health Benefits

Pink salmon is low in sodium and is 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 116
Protein 19.94 g
Fat, total 3.45 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 0.558 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 52 mg
Selenium 44.6 mcg
Sodium 67 mg

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