Calories in Salmon (boiled)

Salmon (boiled) has about 278 calories per 1 fillet (120 g), with 30.5 g protein, 0 g carbs and 17.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 232 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Non-Veg Foods

High proteinMostly fat
278kcal
Calories · 1 fillet (120 g)
30.5g
Protein · 1 fillet (120 g)
0g
Carbs · 1 fillet (120 g)
17.5g
Fat · 1 fillet (120 g)
Carbs 0%Protein 44%Fat 56%share of calories

Salmon (boiled) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 fillet (120 g)278 kcal30.5 g0 g17.5 g
100 g232 kcal25.4 g0 g14.6 g

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Salmon (boiled) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 fillet (120 g)
Calories232 kcal278 kcal
Protein25.4 g30.5 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
Fat14.6 g17.5 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium66 mg79 mg
Calcium15 mg18 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.4 mg
Potassium384 mg461 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Salmon (boiled) healthy?

  • ●Salmon (boiled) is moderately calorie-dense at 232 kcal per 100 g. About 0% of its calories come from carbs, 44% from protein and 56% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss the protein helps keep you full and protects muscle while you're in a calorie deficit. Just watch the cooking oil.
  • ●With 30.5 g protein in 1 fillet (120 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 fillet (120 g) (278 kcal) takes about 56 min of brisk walking or 25 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Salmon (boiled): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Salmon (boiled)?

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One serving of Salmon (boiled), 1 fillet (120 g), has roughly 278 calories, with 30.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates, 17.5 g fat and 0 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Salmon (boiled)?

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100 g of Salmon (boiled) has 232 kcal, with 25.4 g protein, 0 g carbs, 14.6 g fat, 0 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Salmon (boiled)?

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Salmon (boiled) has 25.4 g protein per 100 g (30.5 g in 1 fillet (120 g)). Protein provides about 44% of its calories.

Is Salmon (boiled) good for weight loss?

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It can be. It gets 44% of its calories from protein, which keeps you full and protects muscle in a calorie deficit. Keep the added oil low.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Salmon (boiled)?

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Burning roughly 278 kcal takes about 56 minutes of brisk walking or 25 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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