Salmon is a very popular type of fish that is prevalent in some parts of the United States and Canada, particularly the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. There are several types of salmon available, each with their own individual taste. Sockeye salmon is a type of fish found primarily in Alaska. It is a more expensive fish than some other types of salmon.
Use
There are many different ways you can cook sockeye salmon. Grilling and baking are popular methods and don't add many unhealthy nutrients to the meat. Pan cooking the meat can put undesirable fats and cholesterol into the meat, although you can minimize this by using vegetable oil. Some people also choose to smoke salmon in order to eat it, although this adds to the cholesterol in the meat.
Calories and Fats
Sockeye salmon has a moderate amount of calories -- roughly 168 calories per 100 g of meat, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. This is a little more than 8 percent of the 2,000-calorie diet that the U.S. Department of Agriculture bases all its diet allowances and recommendations on. In addition to calories, there are approximately 8.56 g of fat per 100 g of sockeye salmon. About 1.495 g of this is saturated fatty acids.
Cholesterol and Sodium
Cholesterol and sodium are two nutrients that can be very unhealthy when consumed in large amounts over a long period of time. One serving of sockeye salmon contains about 62 mg of cholesterol, which is well short of the recommended 200 to 300 mg cholesterol that one person can safely consume every day. There is also only 47 mg sodium.
Carbohydrates and Protein
There are no carbohydrates in sockeye salmon, and no dietary fiber or sugar. This may be appealing to anyone interested in reducing carb consumption in an effort to lose weight. Sockeye salmon is also very high in protein, featuring 21.3 g per serving.
Other Nutrients
Several other nutrients are found in considerable quantities in sockeye salmon. These include omega-3 fatty acids, niacin, B12 and selenium.
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