Omega-3 in salmon
Salmon has 1.92 g of omega-3 per 3 oz (85 g). Per 100 g it contains 2.26 g. Among fish and seafood it ranks #1 of 14 for omega-3 per serving, and #5 of 100 across all whole foods.
Omega-3 by portion size
| Portion | Weight | Omega-3 (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85 g | 1.92 |
| 0.5 fillet | 178 g | 4.02 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2.26 |
Other forms of salmon
| Form | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Atlantic, cooked | 2.22 g | 1.89 g (3 oz) |
| Sockeye, cooked | 0.92 g | 0.78 g (3 oz) |
| Canned pink, drained | 1.12 g | 0.96 g (3 oz) |
About omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids: ALA from plant foods (flax, chia, walnuts) and EPA and DHA from fish and seafood. The Adequate Intake for ALA is 1.6 g a day for men and 1.1 g for women; there is no FDA Daily Value, so no %DV is shown.
Foods with more omega-3 than salmon
- Seeds, flaxseed: 5.51 g per 1 oz
- Seeds, chia seeds (dried): 5.05 g per 1 oz
- Nuts, walnuts (english): 2.57 g per 1 oz (14 halves)
- Seeds, hemp seed (hulled): 2.46 g per 1 oz
- Fish, salmon (Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat): 1.92 g per 3 oz
All foods high in omega-3 · Full salmon nutrition facts
Frequently asked questions
How much omega-3 is in salmon?
Salmon has 1.92 g of omega-3 per 3 oz (85 g). Per 100 g it contains 2.26 g.
Is salmon high in omega-3?
There is no Daily Value for omega-3; salmon provides 1.92 g per serving. See the ranking for how that compares. Among fish and seafood it ranks #1 of 14 for omega-3 per serving, and #5 of 100 across all whole foods.
Source: USDA FoodData Central #175168.
Nutrient values are from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, April 2018; Foundation Foods, April 2026) and shown per serving as described on each page. %DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. This is nutrition data for general information, not medical or dietary advice; talk to a clinician or registered dietitian about your own needs. How the numbers are calculated.