Salmon Roe
Moderate nutritional value
Salted salmon roe (red caviar, ikra), values as sold.
Salmon roe (red caviar, ikra) is salted salmon eggs, eaten in Russia and Eastern Europe on buttered bread, blini and stuffed eggs, and in Japan as a sushi topping. A 20 g portion (about a heaped tablespoon) has about 50 kcal, 6 g of protein and 0.6 g of the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, several days' worth of vitamin B12 and almost half a day of vitamin D. It is salty: about 300 mg of sodium per 20 g.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 31.5g | 56.3% |
| Fat | 13.2g | 18.9% |
| Carbs | 1g | 0.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 0.35g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0.65g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 47g | 1.9% |
| Calories | 249 | 11.1% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.05 | g | 10.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 3.23 | g | 12.9% |
| Polyunsaturated | 4.21 | g | 32.4% |
| Omega-3 | 1.263 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 1360 | mg | 151.1% |
| DHA | 1720 | mg | 191.1% |
| Omega-6 | 2.947 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 6 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 9.1 | mg |
| Selenium | 65.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 330 | mcg | 36.7% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.42 | mg | 35.0% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.55 | mg | 42.3% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.1 | mg | 0.6% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.06 | mg | 3.5% |
| vitamin B9 | 100 | mcg | 25.0% |
| vitamin B12 | 47 | mcg | 1958.3% |
| vitamin C | 6 | mg | 6.7% |
| vitamin D | 44 (1760 IU) | mcg | 293.3% |
| vitamin E | 9.1 | mg | 60.7% |
| vitamin K | 0.6 | mcg | 0.5% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 94 | mg | 9.4% |
| iron | 2 | mg | 11.1% |
| magnesium | 95 | mg | 23.8% |
| phosphorus | 530 | mg | 75.7% |
| potassium | 210 | mg | 8.1% |
| sodium | 1500 | mg | 65.2% |
| zinc | 2.1 | mg | 19.1% |
| copper | 0.76 | mg | 84.4% |
| manganese | 0.06 | mg | 2.6% |
| selenium | 65.5 | mcg | 119.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 831 | mg | 118.7% | 155% |
| Isoleucine | 1325 | mg | 94.6% | 132% |
| Leucine | 2731 | mg | 100.0% | 134% |
| Lysine | 2348 | mg | 111.8% | 146% |
| Methionine | 1402 | mg | 133.5% | 182% |
| Phenylalanine | 2611 | mg | 149.2% | 190% |
| Threonine | 1617 | mg | 154.0% | 193% |
| Tryptophan | 414 | mg | 147.9% | 187% |
| Valine | 1617 | mg | 88.8% | 121% |
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