In season
Salmon
Wild salmon peaks from May to September. During this window, the fish return to rivers and have the highest fat content and firmest texture.
For sustainability, wild Atlantic salmon is currently very limited and often protected, making wild Pacific salmon (such as Sockeye or Chinook) a more common sustainable choice. Farmed salmon is available year-round; when buying farmed, look for RSPCA Assured or ASC certifications to ensure higher welfare standards and better environmental management regarding sea lice and feed sourcing.
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Category
Fish & Seafood
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UK Season
May – Sep
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MW Reference
1
♆
Ruling Planet
Neptune
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
science
Salmon, wild, flesh only, raw · 16-360 · J
10 samples, fresh steaks
Energy & Proximates
Energy
179.00
kcal
Energy
749.00
kJ
Water
67.50
g
Protein
22.10
g
Fat
10.10
g
Carbohydrates
—
g
of which sugars
—
g
of which starch
—
g
Fibre (AOAC)
—
g
Fibre (NSP)
—
g
Alcohol
—
g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat
10.10
g
Saturated
2.11
g
Monounsaturated
4.05
g
Polyunsaturated
2.50
g
Trans
—
g
Omega-3
2.200
g
Omega-6
0.260
g
Cholesterol
50.90
mg
Minerals
Sodium
48.00
mg
Potassium
382.00
mg
Calcium
15.00
mg
Magnesium
29.00
mg
Phosphorus
250.00
mg
Iron
0.510
mg
Copper
0.070
mg
Zinc
0.500
mg
Selenium
27.00
µg
Iodine
12.00
µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A
27.00
µg
Vitamin D
8.600
µg
Vitamin E
1.110
mg
Vitamin C
—
mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.190
mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.100
mg
Niacin (B3)
9.800
mg
Vitamin B6
0.160
mg
Vitamin B12
6.500
µg
Folate
1.00
µg
Recipes
Using Salmon
Salmon, Avocado & Cucumber Salad
⏱18min
££
◆
Easy
Hot-smoked salmon salad with a chilli lemon dressing
⏱30min
£
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Easy