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Wild Sockeye Salmon Nutrition & Nutrition Facts
Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Nutrition
Wild Alaskan sockeye salmon packs a lot of nutrition into a relatively small serving. A 3-ounce cooked serving provides approximately 23 grams of protein, 730 mg of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA + DHA), and significant amounts of vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium—all for about 130 calories.
Our family commercially fishes for wild sockeye salmon each summer in Bristol Bay, Alaska, home to the world's largest wild sockeye salmon fishery. Below is a quick look at the nutrition found naturally in wild Alaska sockeye.
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Wild Sockeye Salmon Nutrition Facts
Approximate nutrition per 3 oz (85 g) cooked serving:
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 130 |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Omega-3s (EPA + DHA) | 730 mg |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg (71% DV) |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.8 mcg (158% DV) |
| Selenium | 30 mcg (55% DV) |
| Potassium | 370 mg |
Nutrition values are approximate and can naturally vary among individual wild fish. Values shown are based on a 3 oz cooked serving of wild Alaska sockeye salmon using Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and USDA nutrition data.
What Nutrients Does Wild Sockeye Salmon Provide?
Protein
A 3-ounce cooked serving of wild sockeye provides approximately 23 grams of protein for about 130 calories. That makes sockeye a nutrient-dense way to add high-quality protein to a meal.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Wild sockeye naturally provides the marine omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. A 3-ounce cooked serving contains approximately 730 mg of EPA + DHA.
Omega-3 content naturally varies from fish to fish, so nutrition values should be considered approximate rather than an exact amount in every fillet.
Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 & Selenium
Wild sockeye is particularly notable for several micronutrients. A 3-ounce cooked serving provides approximately 71% of the Daily Value for vitamin D, 158% of the Daily Value for vitamin B12, and 55% of the Daily Value for selenium.
Sockeye also naturally provides potassium and other vitamins and minerals as part of the fish itself.
Where Does Our Wild Sockeye Salmon Come From?
Our sockeye comes from Bristol Bay, Alaska. Unlike farm-raised salmon, wild sockeye spend their lives migrating through Alaska's river systems and the North Pacific before returning to their home waters to spawn.
This isn't simply a sourcing claim for us. Our family travels to Bristol Bay each summer and commercially fishes the sockeye salmon season. Our fishing practices prioritize rapid chilling using refrigerated seawater and slush ice, followed by professional processing and freezing.
If you'd like to learn more about salmon species, Bristol Bay, buying wild salmon, storage, preparation, and cooking, visit our comprehensive Ultimate Guide to Wild Salmon.
What About Histamine in Wild Salmon?
Histamine levels in fish can increase when temperature control is inadequate after harvest. That's one reason rapid chilling and maintaining a consistent cold chain are important parts of seafood handling.
We prioritize chilling our salmon immediately after harvest using refrigerated seawater and slush ice, followed by freezing and frozen storage. Some histamine-sensitive customers have reported positive experiences with our salmon, but individual tolerance varies and we cannot guarantee suitability for any particular person or medical condition.
For a more detailed explanation, read our Guide to Low-Histamine Seafood →
Want to Buy Wild Alaskan Salmon?
We offer wild Alaskan salmon as convenient individual portions, whole fillets, coho salmon, and smoked salmon. Our frozen salmon is available for home delivery across the United States.
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Looking specifically for Bristol Bay sockeye? Choose between Wild Sockeye Salmon Portions or Whole Wild Sockeye Salmon Fillets.
