Salmon Nutritional Profile
Salmon is a tender, delicious and easily digestible protein full of amino acids and omega fatty acids for bone, muscle, cognitive function and healthy heart function. Salmon also contains vitamins and minerals such as phosphorus for healthy joints and vitality in dogs and cats.
Biologically appropriate recommendations:
Salmon Inclusion Rate: 55-75% of formulation for dog and cat dry food.
Complimentary Carbohydrate Sources: 25-45% of formulation. These may include potato, tapioca, chickpeas, sweet potato, lentils and pumpkin.
Guaranteed Crude Protein: 32% (minimum). Protein content should be primarily from quality fish sourced through regional fisheries.
Nutrient | 1Value per 100 g | Unit |
Proximates | ||
Water | 68.5 | g |
Energy | 142 | kcal |
Protein | 19.84 | g |
Total lipid (fat) | 6.34 | g |
Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 | g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 | g |
Minerals | ||
Calcium, Ca | 12 | mg |
Iron, Fe | 0.8 | mg |
Magnesium, Mg | 29 | mg |
Phosphorus, P | 200 | mg |
Potassium, K | 490 | mg |
Sodium, Na | 44 | mg |
Zinc, Zn | 0.64 | mg |
Vitamins | ||
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 | mg |
Thiamin | 0.226 | mg |
Riboflavin | 0.38 | mg |
Niacin | 7.86 | mg |
Vitamin B-6 | 0.818 | mg |
Folate, DFE | 25 | µg |
Vitamin B-12 | 3.18 | µg |
Vitamin A, RAE | 12 | µg |
Vitamin A, IU | 40 | IU |
Lipids | ||
Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.981 | g |
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.103 | g |
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.539 | g |
Cholesterol | 55 | mg |
Source: USDA Nutritional Database - Fish, salmon, Atlantic, Wild, Raw