Salmon vs Egg
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Salmon is generally healthier
Salmon comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (25g vs 13g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 1.1g), less sodium (75mg vs 124mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Egg
155 kcal
More Protein
Salmon
25g
More Fiber
Salmon
0g
Less Sugar
Salmon
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Salmon
208
Egg
155
Proteinper 100g
Salmon
25g
Egg
13g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Salmon
0g
Egg
1.1g
Fatper 100g
Salmon
13g
Egg
11g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Salmon
Per 100g:208 calories
Per cup (150g):312 calories
Per serving (85g):177 calories
Egg
Per 100g:155 calories
Per cup (150g):233 calories
Per serving (85g):132 calories
Diet Compatibility
Salmon
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
Egg
KetoLow-CarbVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Salmon
- ✓Higher in protein (25g vs 13g)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 1.1g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 1.1g)
- ✓Lower sodium (75mg vs 124mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Egg
- ✓Lower in calories (155 vs 208)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals