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Sockeye Salmon — RawS
Seafood · #1 of 28

Sockeye Salmon

Raw · Fish & Seafood

72/100S tier
Calories131
Protein22.2g
Fiber0g
Sodium78mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 72 out of 100, #1 of 28 seafood. Clean label carries the score (92/100); omega-3 drags it down (37/100).

The short version: The EPA+DHA heavyweight — wild sockeye tops farmed Atlantic on omega-3s per gram.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories131
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.7g6%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 78mg3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 22.2g44%
Vitamin B12 4.7mcg196%
Vitamin D 14.1mcg70%
Selenium 29.8mcg54%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 72

Clean label ×1592
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×1591
Micronutrients ×2580
Protein ×2568
Omega-3 ×2037

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#1 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Sockeye Salmon healthy?

It grades S — 72 out of 100, #1 of 28 seafood in our system. The EPA+DHA heavyweight — wild sockeye tops farmed Atlantic on omega-3s per gram.

How many calories are in Sockeye Salmon?

131 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Sockeye Salmon calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.