6 Minute Salmon⏱ 11 min total

6 Minute Salmon

Per 1 serving · 174 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
245
12%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    34g
    57% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.8g
    1% of calories
  • Fat
    11g
    41% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of 6 Minute Salmon (174 g) has 245 calories, with 34 g of protein, 0.8 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (57% of calories). It is high in protein (68% DV), thiamine (32% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (49% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 31% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
141cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
14g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.1g
0.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein68%
  • Thiamine32%
  • Riboflavin (B2)49%
  • Niacin84%
  • Vitamin B6108%
  • Vitamin B12225%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Folate (B9)11%
  • Iron18%
  • Potassium18%
  • Magnesium12%
  • Zinc10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol31%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 6 min
  1. 1

    Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat and set your oven to broil.

  2. 2

    Pat the salmon filet dry with a paper towel. Season the skin side with salt and pepper and place it skin-side down in the preheated skillet.

  3. 3

    Sear the salmon for 2 minutes, then season the top generously with garlic powder. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Squeeze lemon juice over top and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (174 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A20 μg
2%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0 mg
0%
Vitamin K0.1 μg
0%
Thiamine0.4 mg
32%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
49%
Niacin13 mg
84%
Vitamin B61 mg
108%
Folate (B9)43 μg
11%
Vitamin B125 μg
225%
Pantothenic acid3 mg
57%
Choline1 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium21 mg
2%
Iron1 mg
18%
Potassium846 mg
18%
Magnesium50 mg
12%
Phosphorus344 mg
49%
Zinc1 mg
10%
Copper0.4 mg
46%
Manganese0 mg
2%
Selenium62 μg
113%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene0.2 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)2 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0.5 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)1 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol20 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 33 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 245 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 46min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 29min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 20min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 34min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in 6 Minute Salmon?

One serving of 6 Minute Salmon (1 serving) has 245 calories, which works out to 141 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is 6 Minute Salmon high in protein?

Yes. It has 34 g of protein per serving, and 57% of its calories come from protein (14 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is 6 Minute Salmon keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.

How much sodium is in 6 Minute Salmon?

153 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in 6 Minute Salmon?

0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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