What does 100 calories of salmon (cooked) look like?

100 calories =48 g48 g · 1.7 oz
Medium calorie density2.06 kcal/g
48 g is about 1.7 oz, roughly the size of a deck of cards.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Salmon is higher in calories than white fish because of its healthy fats; 100 calories is a little under 2 oz.

Salmon (cooked): 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOunces
50 kcal24 g0.8 oz
100 kcal48 g1.7 oz
200 kcal97 g3.4 oz
300 kcal146 g5.1 oz
500 kcal242 g8.5 oz

What's in 100 calories of salmon (cooked)

10.7 gprotein
0.0 gcarbs
6.0 gfat
0.0 gfiber

Protein 44% Carbs 0% Fat 56% of calories

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These give you at least 2½ times more volume than salmon (cooked):

Compare with other protein foods

Food100 kcal isGrams
🐟 Salmon (cooked)48 g48 g
🥚 Egg whites5¾ large egg whites192 g
⬜ Tofu (firm)1½ quarter blocks128 g
🦞 Lobster (cooked)¾ cup112 g
🫘 Refried beans½ cup111 g
🫘 Baked beans½ cup106 g
🦀 Crab (cooked)3⅔ oz103 g
🐟 Cod (cooked)½ fillet95 g
🦃 Turkey breast (deli)6 slices94 g
🐟 Canned tuna (in water)½ can86 g
🫘 Lentils (cooked)½ cup86 g
🍤 Shrimp (cooked)15 large shrimp84 g
🫛 Edamame (shelled)½ cup83 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of salmon (cooked)?

100 calories of salmon (cooked) is about 48 g (1.7 oz).

How many calories are in 100 g of salmon (cooked)?

206 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is salmon good for weight loss?

Medium calorie density (2.06 kcal per gram). Fine in sensible portions; easy to overeat if you don't measure. 100 calories also gives you 10.7 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat" (FDC ID 175168). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.