1 piece (medium) of Salmon Skin (30 g) has 126 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Salmon Skin Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

420

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

22g

· 44% DV

Fat

36g

· 46% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 21% · Fat 79%

Salmon Skin Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.1µg · 88% DV

Vitamin D

12µg · 60% DV

4.2mg · 26% DV

0.45mg · 26% DV

Minerals

Selenium

18µg · 33% DV

Iodine

32µg · 21% DV

Phosphorus

120mg · 17% DV

Zinc

1mg · 9% DV

How Nutritious Is Salmon Skin?

Nutrient density

High

65/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

30/ 100

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.

Salmon Skin Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Salmon Skin

To burn the 420 calories in 100 g:

🚶

104min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

43min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

57min

Cycling

🏊

49min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Salmon Skin Processed?

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.

Does Salmon Skin Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish yes

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Salmon Skin Good For?

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

Salmon Skin Fat Profile

SATURATED

7.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

13.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

7.9g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 0.2:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salmon Skin

How many calories and how much protein are in salmon skin?

Per 100 grams, salmon skin contains 420 calories and 22 grams of protein. It also provides 36 grams of fat.

Is salmon skin suitable for keto and gluten-free diets?

Yes, salmon skin is compatible with keto and gluten-free diets. Per 100 grams, it has 0 grams of carbs, and its listed diet compatibility includes Keto and Gluten-Free.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026