Protein by serving size
95g
20g
100g
21g
150g
31g
138 calories per 100g · 15g protein per 100 calories
Figures are per 100g as sold (pink salmon, canned in brine, drained). Protein content varies by brand, cut and exact preparation — see the note below. Calories are worked out from the source's energy in kilojoules. AFCD uses different conversion factors from those required on food labels (Food Standards Code Standard 1.2.8), so they may differ slightly from the pack.
Source: FSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Salmon, pink, canned in brine, drained, F007853
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Canned Salmon has about 20.7g of protein per 100g as sold (pink salmon, canned in brine, drained). The table above shows what that works out to for common serves.
Other forms and varieties
Use the figure that matches how you weigh your food. Cooking changes the water content, so raw and cooked figures differ.
| Form | Protein per 100g | Calories per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Pink salmon (shown above)FSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Salmon, pink, canned in brine, drained, F007853 | 20.7g | 138 |
| Red salmonFSANZ AFCD Release 3.0 — Salmon, red, canned in brine, drained, F007860 | 24.4g | 147 |
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FAQs
Is red salmon higher in protein than pink salmon?
Yes, in Australian food composition data: canned red salmon, drained, is 24.4g of protein per 100g and canned pink salmon is 20.7g.
How much protein is in 100g of canned salmon?
About 20.7g of protein per 100g as sold (pink salmon, canned in brine, drained).
How much protein is in 95g of canned salmon?
About 20g of protein, based on 20.7g per 100g.
How many calories are in canned salmon?
About 138 calories per 100g, which works out to 15g of protein per 100 calories.
How does canned salmon compare with other seafood foods?
Of the 7 seafood foods on this site, canned salmon ranks number 6 for protein per 100g, comparing each food in the form its page shows. See the full table on our high protein foods page.
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