Vitamin D in salmon
Salmon has 11.13 µg of vitamin D per 3 oz (85 g), which is 56% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 13.1 µg.
Vitamin D by portion size
| Portion | Weight | Vitamin D (µg) | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85 g | 11.13 | |
| 0.5 fillet | 178 g | 23.32 | |
| 100 g | 100 g | 13.1 |
Other forms of salmon
| Form | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Sockeye, cooked | 16.7 µg | 14.2 µg (3 oz) |
| Canned pink, drained | 14.5 µg | 12.32 µg (3 oz) |
About vitamin D
Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium and for bone, muscle and immune health. The Daily Value is 20 µg (800 IU). Few foods contain much: fatty fish, fish liver oil, egg yolks, UV-exposed mushrooms and fortified milk and cereal.
Foods with more vitamin D than salmon
- Mushrooms, brown (italian, or crimini, exposed to ultraviolet light, raw): 27.75 µg per 1 cup whole (139% DV)
- Mushrooms, portabella (exposed to ultraviolet light, raw): 24.42 µg per 1 cup diced (122% DV)
- Mushroom, white (exposed to ultraviolet light, raw): 18.34 µg per 1 cup pieces or slices (92% DV)
- Salmon, sockeye (canned, drained solids, without skin and bones): 18.27 µg per 3 oz (91% DV)
- Fish, salmon (sockeye, canned, drained solids): 17.85 µg per 3 oz (89% DV)
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Frequently asked questions
How much vitamin D is in salmon?
Salmon has 11.13 µg of vitamin D per 3 oz (85 g), which is 56% of the Daily Value. Per 100 g it contains 13.1 µg.
Is salmon high in vitamin D?
Yes. At 56% 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 D do I need a day?
The FDA Daily Value is 20 µg. One 3 oz of salmon covers 56% 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.