Indian Salmon

Salmon is very popular and is the highest consumed fish in India. Flesh of salmon is pink to orange in colour and contains oil almost all over the body. The oil content of salmon is 30% by weight and the oil is rich in omega 3, vitamin A, and vitamin D. Though salmon is low in mercury, it may contain contaminants like PCBs. So, consumption of salmon is recommended to a maximum of 170 grams per week. Nutritional facts of salmon per 100 grams:

Calories	206
Protein	25-26 grams
Omega 3	2260 mg
Omega 6	666 mg
Cholesterol	84 mg
Sodium	61 mg
Potassium	384 mg
Calcium	15 mg
Vitamin A	3% of RDI
Vitamin B6	12% of RDI
Vitamin B12	58% of RDI
Vitamin C	7% of RDI

Salmon has a great omega 3 to omega 6 ratio. It contains high quality protein in addition to essential fatty acids. Mercury content of salmon is less than 0.09 ppm (low level).