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Rich in omega-3, healthy fats, high protein
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil (120 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 24.6 g of protein, 17.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 3.8 µg of B12 covers 160% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
252
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
24.6g
· 49% DV
Fat
17.4g
· 22% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 39% · Fat 61%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.4 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% |
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 | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 168 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 250 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Bake Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil in a preheated oven until the thickest part is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Season it with salt and pepper first, and check it toward the end of cooking so the lean edges do not dry out.
Yes, Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil cooks well in a pan. Heat the pan over medium heat and place the fillet skin-side down first; turn it once the skin is crisp and the fish is becoming opaque around the edges.
Dill, garlic, black pepper, and parsley pair well with Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil. A little paprika or thyme also works, but keep the seasoning simple so it complements rather than masks the salmon's flavor.
Yes, you can leave the skin on Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil while cooking. It helps protect the flesh from direct heat and can turn crisp in a pan. If you do not want to eat it, the cooked skin separates easily from the fish.
Serve Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil with roasted vegetables, a green salad, or potatoes for a fuller meal. Asparagus, broccoli, and green beans are especially easy sides because they can roast alongside the fish.
Yes, Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil can be grilled. Use a clean, well-oiled grill and cook the fillet skin-side down if it has skin; a fish basket or foil helps keep it from sticking or breaking apart when turned.
Yes, you can cook Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil from frozen, though thawing it in the refrigerator first usually gives more even results. If cooking it frozen, allow extra time and check that the center is fully cooked before serving.
Avoid overcooking Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil and remove it from the heat as soon as the thickest part flakes easily. If baking, covering the dish for part of the cooking helps retain moisture; uncover it briefly at the end if you want a browned top.
Cooked Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil keeps in the refrigerator for up to three days when stored in a covered container. Refrigerate it promptly after the meal, and discard it if its smell or texture has noticeably changed.
Salmon Fillet with Olive Oil is done when its thickest section turns opaque and separates into flakes when pressed gently with a fork. For a food-safety check, the center should reach 63 °C (145 °F).
Vitamins
B12
3.84µg · 160% DV
B6
0.96mg · 56% DV
B3
9mg · 56% DV
Vitamin D
10.8µg · 54% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Phosphorus
264mg · 38% DV
Iodine
36µg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
444mg · 13% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 252 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Salmon fillet with olive oil is a simple main course made by baking or pan-cooking salmon with olive oil. It is not a traditional Turkish zeytinyağlı vegetable dish, but a Mediterranean-style way to prepare a fish widely eaten in many parts of the world.
The flesh is tender and flakes into moist layers, while the olive oil gives it a rounded, savoury finish. Serve it with lemon, a crisp salad or cooked vegetables; in Turkey, bulgur or potatoes also make familiar accompaniments. It is high in protein and omega-3 fats, with no carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, use just enough oil to coat the fish and bake it rather than frying.
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
8.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.