At a glance
- 5.1 g protein and 33 calories per 1 oz (28 g).
- 15.6 g protein per 100 calories: #62 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #29 of 46 in fish & seafood.
- 0 g fiber and 560 mg sodium per serving.
What is smoked salmon like to eat?
Smoked salmon, often called lox, is thinly sliced salmon that has been salted and smoked. It is ready to eat, so it goes straight onto bagels, toast, eggs and salads.
How can you eat more smoked salmon?
Try this
Layer on a bagel with cream cheese and capersFold into scrambled eggs at the endTop cucumber slices for a quick snackAdd to a salad with avocado and dillIs smoked salmon good on a GLP-1?
Thin slices are soft and easy to portion, and a small amount over eggs or toast can be a gentle way to add protein. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does smoked salmon compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked salmon | 1 oz | 5.1 g | 33 | 15.6 g |
| Salmon | 3 oz | 18.8 g | 175 | 10.7 g |
| Bagel | 1 bagel | 11.1 g | 277 | 4 g |
| Cream cheese | 2 tbsp | 1.7 g | 98 | 1.7 g |
Close to smoked salmon per calorie: roast beef (16.2 g), pork chop (16 g), lamb (14.8 g), ham (14.4 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Smoked salmon is usually high in sodium, so check labels, and use opened packages within a few days.
What's the full nutrition for smoked salmon?
| Nutrient | Per 1 oz (28 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 33 | 117 | |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 18.3 g | 10% |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 4.3 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 2000 mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 11 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 0.85 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.9 mcg | 3.26 mcg | 38% |
| Vitamin D | Not listed | Not listed |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked, (lox), regular". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
