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Salmon is rich in protein, monounsaturated and unsaturated fatty acids, fatty acids, omega-3, iodine, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, B12, thiamine, niacin, vitamin D and E.

It is a fatty fish that has the typical properties of blue fish, with a lipid content (12 g of lipids per 100 g of edible portion) similar to that of tuna or sea bream, and high content of monounsaturated fatty acids, unsaturated and omega-3

With regard to other macronutrients, it is also a source of protein, with a high average protein content

Among the minerals phosphorus (almost half of the IR/day for this mineral), selenium, iodine and potassium (12% of its IR/day).

There is a significant contribution of B vitamins, in particular it is a source of vitamin B6, B12, thiamine and niacin. Of the fat-soluble vitamins we can mention the contribution of vitamin D and E.

One serving of salmon covers 71% and 23% respectively of the recommended intakes of vitamin D and E for men and women aged 20 to 39 years who perform moderate physical activity