Is Salmon keto?
Keto-friendly 0 g net carbs per one fillet (150 g) — 0% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Yes. One fillet (150 g) of salmon: 0 g net carbs — 0% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 20.1 g fat and 30.6 g protein.
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Salmon combines protein with long-chain omega-3 fats, which most keto plans otherwise lack. Farmed salmon is fattier than wild.
How salmon fits a keto carb budget
Salmon has no meaningful net carbs, so it does not use your carb budget at all — the limit that matters is energy.
Worked example. 150 g of salmon = 0 g total carbs − 0 g fibre = 0 g net carbs, 20.1 g fat, 30.6 g protein and 312 kcal.
Buying a packaged or flavoured salmon product? Run its label through the net carb calculator — added sugars change the picture quickly.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per one fillet (150 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208 kcal | 312 kcal |
| Fat | 13.4 g | 20.1 g |
| Protein | 20.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat salmon on keto
- Canned salmon is a cheaper option with the same benefits.
Keto recipes with salmon
Compared with other meats and fish
Salmon ranks #1 of 8 meats and fish in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Zero or near-zero carb — the real question is how much protein you need.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs (skin-on) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Ground beef (80/20) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Tuna (canned in water) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Steak (ribeye) | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Tofu (firm) | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| Bacon | 1.4 g | 0.3 g |
See all meats and fish ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in salmon?
Salmon has about 0 g of net carbs per 100 g (0 g total carbohydrate minus 0 g fibre), and about 0 g per one fillet (150 g).
Can you eat salmon on keto?
Yes. A typical serving uses 0% of a strict 20 g net-carb day.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.