Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked
FDC 173687oz, boneless (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 53 · -22 vs Fish & seafood medianSmoked chinook salmon scores 53 of 100, a Fair band that ranks it 54 of 60 in Fish & Seafood, a category where the median sits much higher at 75. Its main strength is protein, at 37% of the Daily Value, delivered in a lean 117 calories per 100 g with 18.3 g protein and 4.32 g fat.
Smoking is the classic way to preserve and flavor salmon, and it is typically eaten cold on bagels, in salads or straight as a snack rather than cooked further. The curing process is also why sodium runs high, listed here at 672 mg per 100 g, well above what fresh raw salmon would carry. Raw butterfish, sablefish or Florida pompano all score higher in this category for those wanting seafood protein without the smoking related sodium load.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 117 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.93 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 672 mg | 29% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 18 g | 37% |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.85 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 26 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 33 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 6.4 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 188 mg | 8% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
| Potassium | 49 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3.1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.24 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7.3 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 3% |
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FDC 173687Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the fish & seafood median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Fish, butterfish, rawDensity 54 vs 53Fish, sablefish, rawDensity 54 vs 53Fish, pompano, florida, rawDensity 55 vs 53Original analysis by NutriVerdict
In the kitchen and how to use it
Smoked chinook salmon is cured and cold- or hot-smoked to produce thin, silky slices with a deep amber color and a rich, savory-smoky flavor. It is most often eaten cold, straight from the package, layered on bagels with cream cheese, capers and red onion, folded into scrambled eggs, flaked over salads, or served as an appetizer with crackers and a squeeze of lemon. Because it is already fully cured and smoked, it needs no additional cooking, only slicing thin against the grain for the best texture.
Buy it vacuum-sealed and keep it refrigerated, consuming it within the package's use-by date, or freeze unopened packages for longer storage; once opened, use within a few days. Per 100 grams it provides 117 calories and 18.3 grams of protein, meeting 37% of the daily protein value, while fat is comparatively low at 4.32 grams. The curing and smoking process concentrates sodium to 672 milligrams per 100 grams, notably higher than fresh salmon, so it works best as a flavorful accent in a dish rather than the sole source of seasoning, paired with unsalted bread, eggs or greens.
Frequently asked questions about fish, salmon
How many calories are in smoked chinook salmon?
Smoked chinook salmon has 117 calories per 100 grams.
Is smoked salmon high in sodium?
Yes, the curing and smoking process brings sodium to 672 milligrams per 100 grams, higher than fresh salmon.
What does smoked salmon pair well with?
It pairs classically with bagels, cream cheese, capers, red onion, and scrambled eggs.