USDA-derived comparison

Salmon Fillet vs Trout

Salmon Fillet leads for Vitamin E, Selenium and Vitamin B3 per 100g, while Trout 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 vitamin B6
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Trout

Typical serving: 1 fillet (130g)

28/100

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 FilletTrout
Calories208 kcal168 kcal
Protein22 g24 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat13 g7 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat3 g2 g
Sodium61 mg61 mg
Potassium384 mg450 mg
Calcium15 mg30 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.4 mg
Magnesium29 mg30 mg
Zinc0.4 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin C4 mg3 mg
Vitamin D13.1 µg19 µg
Vitamin B122.8 µg4.1 µg
Folate26 µg12 µg

Servings differ: 1 fillet of salmon fillet is about 150g, 1 fillet of trout about 130g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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