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Honey Dijon Baked Salmon

Name: Honey Dijon Baked Salmon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Atlantic salmon; 1 tbsp Butter; ¾ tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp Honey; 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Pecans; 1 tsp Parsley; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ fruit without seeds Lemon

Per 1 serving · 188 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

450

23%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
26g
22% of calories
Carbs
16g
13% of calories
Fat
33g
64% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Honey Dijon Baked Salmon (188 g) has 450 calories, with 26 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (64% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), Vitamin C (30% DV) and Vitamin E (30% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 56% and 31% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

240cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.7g

Net carbs

13g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.7g

6.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein51%
Vitamin C30%
Vitamin E30%
Thiamine31%
Niacin66%
Vitamin B659%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin A12%
Vitamin K19%
Riboflavin (B2)16%
Folate (B9)10%
Choline18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat56%
Cholesterol31%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 15 min

1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, Dijon mustard, and honey.
3
In another bowl, mix bread crumbs, chopped pecans, and chopped parsley.
4
Brush each salmon fillet with the honey mustard mixture, then top with the bread crumb mixture.
5
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with lemon wedges.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (188 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	104 μg	12%
Vitamin C	27 mg	30%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	4 mg	30%
Vitamin K	23 μg	19%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	31%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	16%
Niacin	11 mg	66%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	59%
Folate (B9)	41 μg	10%
Vitamin B12	4 μg	154%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	38%
Choline	98 mg	18%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	56 mg	6%
Iron	1 mg	17%
Potassium	522 mg	11%
Magnesium	52 mg	12%
Phosphorus	323 mg	46%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.2 mg	27%
Manganese	0.4 mg	18%
Selenium	33 μg	60%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	88 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.5 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	1 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0.2 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.2 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	10 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	7 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	95 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	4 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	3 g	—
Total omega 6	0.4 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 450 calories

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

85min
Walking (3.5 mph)
54min
Cycling (moderate)
37min
Running (6 mph)
63min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Honey Dijon Baked Salmon?

One serving of Honey Dijon Baked Salmon (1 serving) has 450 calories, which works out to 240 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Honey Dijon Baked Salmon high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (51% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Honey Dijon Baked Salmon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Honey Dijon Baked Salmon?

428 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Honey Dijon Baked Salmon?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (188 g)

Calories450

% Daily Value*

Total fat 33g	42%
Saturated fat 11g	56%
Trans fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 93mg	31%
Sodium 428mg	19%
Total carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary fiber 2.7g	10%
Total sugars 6.5g
Protein 26g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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