Calories in 8 Oz of Salmon
8 oz of salmon (227 g) has 621 calories. That is 31% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 58 g of protein, 42 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 38% protein, 62% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 6 oz of salmon has 466 calories. Burning 621 calories takes about 111 minutes of brisk walking or 50 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Salmon calories by serving size
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| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 137 | 13 g | 9.2 g | 0 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 185 | 17 g | 12 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 274 | 25 g | 18 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 311 | 29 g | 21 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 370 | 34 g | 25 g | 0 g |
| 1 small fillet | 140 g | 384 | 36 g | 26 g | 0 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 548 | 51 g | 37 g | 0 g |
| 1 steak | 210 g | 575 | 53 g | 39 g | 0 g |
| 1 large fillet | 210 g | 575 | 53 g | 39 g | 0 g |
| 8 oz | 227 g | 621 | 58 g | 42 g | 0 g |
| 2 small fillets | 280 g | 767 | 71 g | 52 g | 0 g |
| 2 steaks | 420 g | 1151 | 107 g | 77 g | 0 g |
| 2 large fillets | 420 g | 1151 | 107 g | 77 g | 0 g |
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Salmon: common questions
How many calories are in 8 oz of salmon?
8 oz of salmon weighs about 227 g and has 621 calories.
How much protein is in 8 oz of salmon?
8 oz of salmon has 58 g of protein, which is 115% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 8 oz of salmon?
8 oz of salmon has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much salmon is 100 calories?
100 calories of salmon is 36 g, about 1/4 steak of salmon.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706286. Original description: Fish, salmon, baked or broiled. Portion weights are USDA household measures.