Salmon patty calories come to 242 for one 85 g cooked patty and 285 per 100 g. The number to notice is the fat: it supplies 71% of the calories, against 23% from protein. That makes a patty richer than plain grilled salmon, and the count of patties on your plate sets the total.
242kcal
1 patty · 85 g, cooked
23%protein
13.7 gProtein
4 gCarbs
18.8 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Cooked · per 85 g
Calories
242 kcal
Protein
13.7 g
Carbohydrate
3.8 g
Fat
18.8 g
Saturated fat
3.4 g
Cholesterol
71 mg
Sodium
343 mg
Potassium
240 mg
Iron
0.6 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Salmon patty: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 patty (85 g)
242
13.7 g
3.8 g
18.8 g
343 mg
12%
2 patties (170 g)
485
27.3 g
7.6 g
37.6 g
687 mg
24%
100 g
285
16.1 g
4.5 g
22.1 g
404 mg
14%
3 × 1 patty (85 g)
727
41 g
1,030 mg
5 × 1 patty (85 g)
1,211
68.3 g
1,717 mg
Two patties make a 485-calorie plate
The standard serving is one cooked patty of 85 g. It carries 242 calories, 13.7 g of protein and 343 mg of sodium, which works out to 12% of the daily calorie value and 27% of the daily protein value. For a single item on a plate, that is a moderate number.
Few people stop at one. Two patties, 170 g in total, reach 485 calories and 27.3 g of protein, or 24% of the daily calorie value and 55% of the protein value. Three patties land at 727 calories with 41 g of protein. Cook a batch of five, 425 g, and the pan holds 1,211 calories and 68.3 g of protein.
Size moves the total as much as count. If your patties are shaped bigger than 85 g, the 100 g figure of 285 calories is the closer guide. Weigh one patty from your usual recipe once, and every later meal becomes easy to estimate.
Fat supplies 71% of the calories
Per 100 g, a salmon patty has 22.1 g of fat, 16.1 g of protein and just 4.5 g of carbs. In calorie terms, fat accounts for 71%, protein for 23% and carbs for 6%. That split surprises anyone who files salmon under lean protein.
The patty form explains it. The USDA row behind this page is "Fish, salmon cake or patty", a cooked, mixed dish rather than plain fish. A grilled salmon fillet has 16.5 g of fat and 25.9 g of protein per 100 g, with 0 g of carbs, so the fish on its own is leaner and higher in protein than the patty built from it.
Carbs barely register. One patty has 3.8 g of carbs, 0.3 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars, so the binder adds little on that side. If you track carbs, the patty fits easily. If you track fat, give it room: one patty holds 18.8 g.
Sodium climbs to 1,030 mg at three patties
One patty brings 343 mg of sodium, 15% of the daily value. Two patties double that to 687 mg, or 30%. Three reach 1,030 mg, and five hit 1,717 mg, which is most of a day's allowance from a single dish.
Per 100 g the patty carries 404 mg of sodium, against 288 mg for grilled salmon. Anything salty on top, such as tartar sauce, a soy glaze or a bun, stacks onto that base. If you watch sodium, keep it to one patty and pick unsalted sides.
The other rows are calmer. Saturated fat is 4 g per 100 g against a daily value of 20 g, and cholesterol is 83 mg per 100 g against a daily value of 300 mg. Neither stands out at one patty, but both scale with each one you add. Potassium sits at 282 mg per 100 g.
Build the plate with volume, not extra fat
At 242 calories, one patty is a modest center for lunch or dinner. That leaves room for foods that add bulk without much fat: a big salad, roasted vegetables, or a portion of rice or potatoes. The patty supplies the protein, and the sides supply the fiber it lacks, since one patty has only 0.3 g.
The calorie risk sits in the extras. Tartar sauce, creamy dressings and a buttered bun all add fat to a food that already gets 71% of its calories from fat. Lemon, salsa or a plain yogurt sauce keep the plate close to the patty's own number.
If protein is your goal, two patties give 27.3 g for 485 calories. Grilled salmon gets you further per calorie, so it is the better choice on days you want a leaner plate. BodyPal can log a patty from a photo, which helps when homemade sizes vary.
How does salmon patty compare?
Here is how a salmon patty stacks up against salmon cake, salmon burger and grilled salmon, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: Salmon cakes and salmon burgers are the same food under another name, at 242 calories for 85 g and 285 per 100 g. If you want fewer calories and more protein, pick grilled salmon: 259 calories and 25.9 g of protein per 100 g, against 285 and 16.1 g for the patty.
Salmon patty FAQs
How many calories are in one salmon patty?
A standard 85 g salmon patty has about 242 calories, since the cooked patty is 285 calories per 100 g.
Are salmon patties good for weight loss?
One patty is 242 calories for 13.7 g of protein, but also 18.8 g of fat, so two patties already come close to 485 calories.
Is a salmon patty higher in calories than grilled salmon?
Yes: the patty is 285 calories per 100 g against 259 for grilled salmon, a difference of 26 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in a salmon patty?
An 85 g patty has 13.7 g of protein, which works out to 16.1 g per 100 g. It also carries 344 mg of sodium per patty.
How many carbs are in a salmon patty?
One 85 g salmon patty has 3.8 g of carbs, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars. Per 100 g it is 4.5 g, so carbs supply only 6% of the calories.
What are the macros of a salmon patty?
Per 100 g, a salmon patty has 16.1 g of protein, 4.5 g of carbs and 22.1 g of fat. By calories, that is 71% fat, 23% protein and 6% carbs, so fat leads clearly.
How many calories are in a serving of two salmon patties?
Two salmon patties (170 g) have 485 calories, 24% of the daily value. They also bring 27.3 g of protein and 687 mg of sodium, which is 30% of the daily sodium value.
How many calories are in homemade salmon patties?
Use 285 calories per 100 g as the guide for homemade salmon patties. An 85 g patty lands at 242, and a larger one rises with its weight, so weighing one patty tells you your recipe's number.
What are the nutrition facts for salmon patties?
Per 100 g, salmon patties have 285 calories, 22.1 g of fat, 4 g of saturated fat, 83 mg of cholesterol and 404 mg of sodium. One 85 g patty covers 15% of the daily sodium value.
