Grilled Salmon calories and macros

Where the calories come from

In grilled salmon, about 36% of the calories come from protein, 7% from carbs and 57% from fat. One serving is roughly 24% of a 2,000-calorie day, a common reference point. Work out your own daily target.

Common questions

How many calories are in grilled salmon?

A typical serving (6 oz fillet) has about 470 calories. The real number depends on the recipe and the portion size.

What are the macros in grilled salmon?

About 42 g protein, 8 g carbs and 29 g fat per 6 oz fillet. Roughly 36% of the calories come from protein, 7% from carbs and 57% from fat.

Is grilled salmon high in protein?

It has about 42 g of protein per 6 oz fillet, which is 36% of its calories. A common guideline for building or keeping muscle is 20 to 40 g of protein in a meal.