Gold Seal - Salmon Nutrition Information - Canned Salmon - Fresh Salmon

Canned salmon is one of nature's healthiest and purest foods. Gold Seal® canned salmon contains only salmon sections with a little added salt to enhance the flavour. Nothing else is added!

In 1987, the Fisheries Council of British Columbia (FCBC) sponsored the first comprehensive and cohesive analysis of the two most important species of salmon commercially canned in British Columbia (BC), namely, Sockeye and Pink salmon. This analytical work was conducted by the Department of Food Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and summarized in a report entitled "Nutritional Analysis Of British Columbia Canned Salmon", the details of which are summarized in the table at the end of this section. This study reafirmed that BC canned salmon is a good nutritional source of well balanced and easily digestable protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, potassium, vitamin 'D', the 'B' vitamins, and phosphorus. In addition to being an intermediate source for several other essential nutrients, BC canned salmon also has been shown to possess a lower level of cholesterol than previously indicated. (Vanderstoep J., Weintraub S., and Barber K. (1990), "Nutritional Composition of B.C. Canned Salmon", Canadian Institute of Food Science Technology Journal, Vol. 23, No.2/3, pages 121-124.)

Omega-3 fatty acids are a particular benefit of eating canned salmon. Although canned salmon has been respected for years as an excellent source of protein, recent news makes the story even better. Highly unsaturated oils, called omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, are unique to fatty fish, like salmon. The Omega-3: The good fat has been linked to numerous health benefits.

Calcium is an added bonus offered by canned salmon. The bones in canned salmon are soft and edible making canned salmon an excellent source of dietary calcium, which is vital in the fight against osteoporosis. In the May 1995 Mayo Clinic Health Letter canned salmon was ranked #7 of the 15 best calcium sources. Canning softens the bones and allows them to be easily combined with other ingredients. A single can of Gold Seal® canned salmon provides the calcium equivalent of a cup of milk.

"No Salt Added" products are also available from Gold Seal® for those who want to reduce the amount of salt in their diet. "No Salt Added" Sockeye and Pink canned salmon is available in the 213g can size. Ask your grocer about Gold Seal® brand "No Salt Added" canned salmon and benefit from one of nature's healthiest and purest foods!

Product nutritional information available for regular pack, no salt added, skinless & boneless, and skinless & boneless (water added) canned salmon:

CANNED - PACIFIC RED SOCKEYE SALMON