Calories in 6 Oz of Canned Salmon
6 oz of canned salmon (170 g) has 231 calories. That is 12% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 42 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 72% protein, 28% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 4 oz of canned salmon has 154 calories. Burning 231 calories takes about 41 minutes of brisk walking or 19 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Canned Salmon calories by serving size
Common amounts of canned salmon with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 68 | 12 g | 2.1 g | 0 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 92 | 17 g | 2.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 small can | 75 g | 102 | 18 g | 3.2 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 136 | 25 g | 4.2 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 154 | 28 g | 4.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 standard can | 115 g | 156 | 28 g | 4.8 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 184 | 33 g | 5.7 g | 0 g |
| 2 small cans | 150 g | 204 | 37 g | 6.3 g | 0 g |
| 6 oz | 170 g | 231 | 42 g | 7.2 g | 0 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 272 | 49 g | 8.4 g | 0 g |
| 2 standard cans | 230 g | 313 | 57 g | 9.7 g | 0 g |
| 1 tall can | 420 g | 571 | 103 g | 18 g | 0 g |
| 2 tall cans | 840 g | 1142 | 207 g | 35 g | 0 g |
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Canned Salmon: common questions
How many calories are in 6 oz of canned salmon?
6 oz of canned salmon weighs about 170 g and has 231 calories.
How much protein is in 6 oz of canned salmon?
6 oz of canned salmon has 42 g of protein, which is 84% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 6 oz of canned salmon?
6 oz of canned salmon has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much canned salmon is 100 calories?
100 calories of canned salmon is 74 g, about 1 small can of canned salmon.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706291. Original description: Fish, salmon, canned. Portion weights are USDA household measures.