How many calories are in a salmon fillet?

A typical 120 g raw salmon fillet has about 250 kcal.

How much protein is in salmon?

Raw salmon has about 20 g of protein per 100 g, so a 120 g fillet gives around 24 g.

Calories in salmon

A standard 120 g salmon fillet has about 250 kcal and 24 g of protein. Values are for raw farmed Atlantic salmon.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Salmon calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g raw fillet	208 kcal	20.4 g	0 g	13.4 g
Standard fillet, raw (120 g)	250 kcal	24.5 g	0 g	16.1 g
Large fillet, raw (140 g)	291 kcal	28.6 g	0 g	18.8 g
Smoked salmon (50 g)	90 kcal	11 g protein

Salmon nutrition per 100 g

Energy	208 kcal (870 kJ)
Protein	20.4 g
Carbohydrate	0 g
of which sugars	0 g
Fat	13.4 g
Fibre	0 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Salmon and weight loss

Salmon is higher in calories than white fish because of its fat, but that fat is mostly omega-3, which the NHS recommends eating once a week. If you want the most protein for the fewest calories, cod or haddock have about half the calories.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a salmon fillet?: A typical 120 g raw salmon fillet has about 250 kcal.
How much protein is in salmon?: Raw salmon has about 20 g of protein per 100 g, so a 120 g fillet gives around 24 g.