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Rich in omega-3, high protein, healthy fats, vitamin C boost
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Salmon fillet marinated with mustard, olive oil, and lemon (120 g) has 246 calories. That works out to 205 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 25.8 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 5 µg of B12 covers 210% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
246
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
25.8g
· 52% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 41% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 164 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 100 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 308 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 369 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 200 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 250 g | 513 kcal |
Calculated from 205 calories per 100 g.
Place the fillet on a lined baking tray and bake until the flesh is opaque and separates easily into flakes. Cooking time varies with thickness; for food safety, cook the centre to 63°C (145°F).
Yes. Preheat and clean the grill, then cook the fillet until opaque and easy to flake. Oil in the marinade can drip and flare, so avoid placing the fish over open flames and turn it only when it releases easily.
About 15–30 minutes in the refrigerator is enough to flavour the fish. Leaving it in lemon juice for too long can make the surface firm and chalky, so keep the marinating time moderate and cook it promptly.
No. Lemon juice changes the fish’s texture but does not reliably kill harmful bacteria or parasites. Treat the fillet as raw seafood and cook it thoroughly; a citrus marinade is not a safe substitute for heat.
No, not simply because it has been marinated. Mustard, oil, and lemon do not make raw salmon safe to eat. Cook the fillet thoroughly unless it has been specifically prepared and handled for raw consumption.
Roasted vegetables, potatoes, or rice make easy sides. For a lighter meal, pair the fillet with a crisp green salad; mild, simply seasoned sides balance the tangy mustard-and-lemon marinade without competing with the fish.
Yes. Arrange the fillet in a single layer in the air-fryer basket and cook until opaque and flaky, checking early because thinner pieces cook quickly. Drain excess marinade first to reduce smoking and avoid a soggy surface.
Yes. Freeze the raw fillet in a sealed, freezer-safe container, with or without its marinade, and thaw it in the refrigerator before cooking. Once thawed, cook it promptly and do not refreeze it raw.
Refrigerate cooked leftovers in a covered container within two hours and eat them within 3–4 days. Discard them if they have been left at room temperature for longer than two hours, or one hour in very hot conditions.
Yes, it can be eaten during pregnancy when cooked thoroughly; the lemon marinade does not count as cooking. Avoid raw or undercooked salmon. If you have individual dietary restrictions or medical advice about fish, follow your clinician’s guidance.
Vitamins
B12
5.04µg · 210% DV
B3
9.36mg · 59% DV
Vitamin D
10.2µg · 51% DV
B6
0.84mg · 49% DV
Minerals
Selenium
36µg · 65% DV
Phosphorus
264mg · 38% DV
Iodine
36µg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
468mg · 14% DV
Sodium
66mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 246 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Salmon fillet marinated with mustard, olive oil, and lemon combines the rich, tender flesh of salmon with a sharp, tangy marinade. It can be baked, pan-seared or grilled, with the surface lightly browned while the centre stays moist. The lemon brightens the fish, while mustard adds a savoury edge.
Serve it with salad, roasted vegetables or potatoes for an easy weeknight meal; it also works well with grains and steamed greens. Salmon is naturally high in protein and provides omega-3 fats, while this marinade keeps carbohydrates low. For a lighter plate, use only enough oil to coat the fillet and pair it with plenty of vegetables.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.