USDA-derived comparison

Salmon Fillet vs Smoked Salmon

Salmon Fillet leads for Vitamin E, Selenium and Vitamin B3 per 100g, while Smoked Salmon holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose salmon Fillet for vitamin E and selenium.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Salmon Fillet

Typical serving: 1 fillet (150g)

31/100

More vitamin EMore seleniumMore vitamin B3More phosphorus
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Smoked Salmon

Typical serving: 2 slices (56g)

21/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

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Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientSalmon FilletSmoked Salmon
Calories208 kcal117 kcal
Protein22 g18 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat13 g4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat3 g1 g
Sodium61 mg672 mg
Potassium384 mg175 mg
Calcium15 mg11 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.9 mg
Magnesium29 mg18 mg
Zinc0.4 mg0.3 mg
Vitamin C4 mg0 mg
Vitamin D13.1 µg17.1 µg
Vitamin B122.8 µg3.3 µg
Folate26 µg2 µg

Servings differ: 1 fillet of salmon fillet is about 150g, 2 slices of smoked salmon about 56g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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