Is salmon keto?

Salmon

Keto-friendly Yes — salmon is keto-friendly.

Zero carbs and rich in omega-3 fats. Farmed Atlantic salmon is especially high in fat.

Nutrition per serving

4 oz raw · 113 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
235kcal
Protein
23g
Fat
15g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Salmon has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for salmon
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories235 kcal208 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein23 g20 g
Fat15 g13 g

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How to eat salmon on keto

  • Roast at 400°F/200°C for 10–12 minutes with lemon, garlic and butter.

Keto recipes with salmon

Frequently asked questions

Is salmon keto?

Yes — salmon is keto-friendly. Zero carbs and rich in omega-3 fats. Farmed Atlantic salmon is especially high in fat.

How many net carbs are in salmon?

4 oz raw (113 g) of salmon has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much salmon can I eat on keto?

Salmon has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #175167): Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $10.99/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $10.99 for 1 lb. How we estimate prices

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