Health Benefits of Wild Salmon
Alaska’s waters are home to the finest wild sockeye salmon in the world. Nature has provided these salmon with a tremendous amount of oil, rich in long-chain Omega 3s to fuel them through their journey to the place of their birth. Recent studies suggest that this oil helps prevent and treat heart disease, cancer, depression and rheumatoid arthritis. The healthy oils combined with the clean, glacial fed waters contribute to the unsurpassed flavor and texture of wild Alaskan salmon.
Values for Alaska Salmon - 3 oz. (84g) cooked, edible portion |
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Calories |
Protein (g) |
Fat (g) |
Sat. Fat (g) |
Sodium(mg) |
Cholesterol (mg)* |
|
| King (Chinook) | 200 |
22 |
11.5 |
3 |
55 |
75 |
| Sockeye (Red) | 190 |
24 |
9.5 |
1.5 |
55 |
70 |
| Coho (Silver) | 165 |
24 |
7 |
1 |
55 |
45 |
Values for Alaska Canned Salmon - 1/4 cup serving size (63g approximately) |
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Calories |
Protein (g) |
Fat (g) |
Sat. Fat (g) |
Sodium (mg) |
Cholesterol (mg)* |
|
| Sockeye (Red) | 110 |
13 |
7 |
1.5 |
270 |
40 |
| Pink | 90 |
12 |
5 |
1 |
270 |
40 |
| *The National Cholesterol Education Program of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) recommends a diet that includes no more than 300 mg of cholesterol per day. | ||||||
Few single foods bring as many valuable contributions to the table in significant quantities as Alaska Salmon. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all the essential amino acids. Salmon contains vitamins A, D, B6 and B12, as well as niacin and riboflavin. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and phosphorus are also present in appreciable amounts in this choice seafood. The fats in Salmon are predominantly unsaturated. Furthermore, there is evidence to indicate these unsaturated fats help avoid development of artery disease. Salmon is an excellent food both for young children and older people because there is no connective tissue as there is in meats and poultry.
