Vitamin B12 in salmon
Salmon has 2.38 µg of vitamin B12 per 3 oz (85 g), which is 99% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 2.8 µg.
Vitamin B12 by portion size
| Portion | Weight | Vitamin B12 (µg) | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85 g | 2.38 | |
| 0.5 fillet | 178 g | 4.98 | |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2.8 |
Other forms of salmon
| Form | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Atlantic, cooked | 3.05 µg | 2.59 µg (3 oz) |
| Sockeye, cooked | 4.47 µg | 3.8 µg (3 oz) |
| Canned pink, drained | 4.95 µg | 4.21 µg (3 oz) |
About vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is needed for red blood cells, nerve function and DNA synthesis. The Daily Value is 2.4 µg. It occurs naturally only in animal foods (shellfish, fish, meat, eggs, dairy); vegans need fortified foods or supplements.
Foods with more vitamin B12 than salmon
- Mollusks, clam (mixed species, cooked, moist heat): 84.06 µg per 3 oz (3,502% DV)
- Beef, variety meats and by-products (liver, cooked, pan-fried): 70.66 µg per 3 oz (2,944% DV)
- Mollusks, oyster (Pacific, cooked, moist heat): 24.48 µg per 3 oz (1,020% DV)
- Turkey, all classes (liver, cooked, simmered): 23.95 µg per 3 oz (998% DV)
- Mollusks, mussel (blue, cooked, moist heat): 20.4 µg per 3 oz (850% DV)
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Frequently asked questions
How much vitamin B12 is in salmon?
Salmon has 2.38 µg of vitamin B12 per 3 oz (85 g), which is 99% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 2.8 µg.
Is salmon high in vitamin B12?
Yes. At 99% of the Daily Value per serving, salmon counts as an excellent source under FDA labeling rules (10% is 'good', 20% is 'high').
How much vitamin B12 do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 2.4 µg. One 3 oz of salmon covers 99% of it.
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.