Grilled Salmon with Butter
Source of Calories
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.66 g | 4% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 7.87 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 2.2 g | 6% |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.79 g | 10% |
| Protein | 71.97 g | 144% |
| Total Fat | 74.41 g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 36.73 g | 184% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13.34 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.81 g | - |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 292.12 mg | 97% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 496.17 mcg | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 48.09 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 2475.86 mg | 108% |
| Potassium | 182.81 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 56.58 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12.31 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.31 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.21 mg | 2% |
% DV refers to how much a single serving of an individually packaged food or supplement contributes nutritionally to your daily diet, based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Generally, having 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low, and 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high.
Fat Composition
The suggested total fat consumption should be limited to 30% of total energy intake or less. The type of fat consumed should primarily be unsaturated fatty acids, with no more than 10% of total energy intake coming from saturated fatty acids (about 200 calories on a 2000-calorie diet) and no more than 1% of total energy intake coming from trans-fatty acids.
Vitamin Coverage
Vitamin A
55%
Vitamin C
53%
Vitamin D
0%
Vitamin E
10%
Vitamin K
5%
Vitamin B1
4%
Vitamin B2
4%
Vitamin B3
1%
Vitamin B5
6%
Vitamin B6
9%
Vitamin B7
-
Vitamin B9
1%
Vitamin B12
4%
There are 13 essential vitamins required for the body to work properly, which are categorised into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Vitamins have a Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), provided by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs), which vary by age and sex. The %DV indicates how much one serving contributes to the average recommended daily intake.
Mineral Coverage
Calcium
4%
Iron
13%
Magnesium
3%
Phosphorus
3%
Potassium
4%
Sodium
108%
Zinc
2%
Copper
9%
Manganese
13%
Selenium
3%
Minerals are micronutrients, of which 13 of them are essential to the human body. The Recommended Dietary Allowance includes Calcium (1,300 mg/d), Phosphorus (1,250 mg/d), Potassium (4,700 mg/d), Sodium (2,300 mg/d), Chloride (1,500 mg/d), Magnesium (420 mg/d), Iron (18 mg/d), Zinc (11 mg/d), Copper (0.9 mg/d), Selenium (55 mcg/d), Molybdenum (45 mcg/d), Manganese (2.3 mg/d) and Iodine (150 mcg/d).
Protein Quality
Leucine
3%
Isoleucine
4%
Valine
3%
Lysine
2%
Tryptophan
3%
Threonine
2%
Phenylalanine
3%
Methionine
3%
Histidine
2%
Guidelines recommend a serving of protein with each meal and 1.2-1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day.
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📚 Health Research & Evidence About This Food
Salmon, particularly Atlantic salmon, has been shown in a randomized controlled trial to modestly improve fluid intelligence in preschool children, specifically in areas like symbol search and picture concepts. As a highly nutritious fatty fish, salmon is also rich in high-quality protein and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, such as EPA and DHA, which are essential for heart health by reducing inflammation and lowering blood pressure, and may also support muscle mass maintenance and cell repair.
1. Salmon Nutritional Facts: Health Benefits Explained
Source: Healthline, 2016
Summary: Salmon is a highly nutritious food, providing vital omega-3 fatty acids, protein, B vitamins, selenium, and potassium, which contribute to reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Read More: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/salmon-nutrition-and-health-benefits
2. High-Protein Foods: The Best Protein Sources to Include in a Healthy Diet - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health, 2023
Summary: Salmon is a fish rich in both high-quality protein and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support heart health.
3. The Effect of Atlantic Salmon Consumption on the Cognitive Performance of Preschool Children - a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Source: PubMed
Summary: Atlantic salmon consumption significantly improved preschool children's performance in symbol search and picture concepts, subtests evaluating fluid intelligence.
Read More: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30598384/
4. The Story on Fish and Heart Health - Harvard Health
Source: Harvard Health, 2023
Summary: Salmon is a top source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA and DHA, which are essential for heart health and cannot be produced by the body.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-story-on-fish-and-heart-health
5. 38 High-Protein Foods
Source: Medical News Today, 2020
Summary: Salmon is a fatty fish that is rich in protein and beneficial omega-3 fatty acids.
