Wild Sockeye Salmon (Red Salmon)
Fish & Seafood · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Wild Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) feeds on oceanic krill and plankton. Per 100g raw, it delivers 133 kcal, 21.6g protein, 4.70g fat (0.8g saturated), 1,220mg Omega-3 (EPA+DHA), and high astaxanthin antioxidant levels.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 173686) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 133 kcal |
| Protein | 21.6 g |
| Total Fat | 4.70 g |
| Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) | 1,220 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 0.80 g |
| Cholesterol | 52.0 mg |
| Mercury Level | Very Low (< 0.03 PPM) |
| Potassium | 375 mg |
| USDA Safe Internal Temp | 63°C (145°F) (Some cooks prefer 49–52°C to avoid drying it out, but that falls below the FDA-recommended minimum) |
Astaxanthin & Deep Red Color
Sockeye's intense ruby-red flesh comes from astaxanthin, a marine carotenoid 6,000 times more potent than vitamin C at singlet oxygen quenching. Because wild sockeye is much leaner than farmed salmon, it cooks rapidly.
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