~20 g protein
about 98 g salmon20.0 g protein
How Much Protein Is in Salmon?
A 150 g portion of raw farmed Atlantic salmon contains approximately 30.6 g of protein.
Per 100 g, raw farmed Atlantic salmon contains approximately 20.4 g of protein.
PROTEIN BY SERVING
Protein in salmon by serving size
These values use raw farmed Atlantic salmon. Wild salmon and cooked salmon can differ slightly because of species, fat content and water loss during cooking.
| Serving | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 100 g raw | 20.4 g | 208 kcal |
| 150 g raw | 30.6 g | 312 kcal |
| 200 g raw | 40.8 g | 416 kcal |
| 250 g raw | 51.0 g | 520 kcal |
PROTEIN QUALITY
Is salmon a high-protein food?
Yes. Salmon is a concentrated animal-protein food and provides all essential amino acids.
At about 20.4 g of protein per 100 g, a normal fillet can easily provide 25–40 g of protein.
Unlike very lean fish, salmon also contains a meaningful amount of fat, so calories rise faster as the portion gets larger.
PUT IT IN CONTEXT
How much salmon provides 20–30 g of protein?
~25 g protein
about 123 g salmon25.1 g protein
~30 g protein
about 147 g salmon30.0 g protein
These estimates use raw farmed Atlantic salmon. Cooked portions weigh less because they lose water.
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Nutrition data and methodology
The reference uses USDA FoodData Central data for raw farm-raised Atlantic salmon, a current Foundation Food. Protein is approximately 20.4 g per 100 g.
Salmon composition varies by species and production method. The page therefore states the food state and type rather than implying one universal value for every salmon.
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Common questions about protein in salmon
How much protein is in 100 g of salmon?
Raw farmed Atlantic salmon contains approximately 20.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How much protein is in a 150 g salmon fillet?
Approximately 30.6 g using the reference on this page.
Is salmon high in protein?
Yes. A normal serving can easily provide 25–40 g of protein.
Does cooked salmon have more protein per 100 g?
It often appears higher per 100 g because cooking removes water and concentrates the nutrients. The total protein in the original fillet changes much less than the cooked weight.
Does wild salmon have the same protein as farmed salmon?
Not exactly. Species, fat content and water content differ, so wild and farmed salmon can have somewhat different values.
MACRO CALCULATOR
How much protein should you eat per day?
Knowing that salmon has about 20.4 g of protein per 100 g is useful. Knowing how that fits into your own daily protein and macro targets is more useful.