Salmon has become increasingly popular among health-conscious people for its omega-3 fatty acid content. Just 3 ounces of salmon contains 1,991 mg of omega-3 fatty acids, making it a strongly anti-inflammatory food.
Calories in Raw Salmon
Whether a salmon has been farmed or caught in the wild makes a difference in its calorie count. Three ounces of raw, wild Atlantic salmon contain 121 calories, while three ounces of raw, farmed Atlantic salmon contain 177 calories. The variety of salmon also makes a difference. Three ounces of raw sockeye salmon contain 130 calories; three ounces of raw Chinook salmon contain 152 calories.
Broiling or Grilling the Salmon
One of the lowest-calorie ways of preparing salmon is to either broil or grill it. If you wish to prepare salmon on the grill or under the broiler, you will need to brush it first with a little bit of oil. A half tablespoon of oil should be fine for a 3-oz portion of fish. A half tablespoon of olive oil contains 60 calories. A half a tablespoon of melted butter contains about 50 calories.
Marinated Salmon
If you wish to marinate your salmon, you'll be adding considerably more calories. A typical recipe for grilled marinated salmon includes brown sugar, soy sauce, wine, olive oil, and spices. Preparing the salmon on the grill this way increases the calories for a 3-oz portion to 333.
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