Salmon vs Whey Protein Powder
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
Short answer
Whey Protein Powder has more protein than Salmon: 78.1g vs 20.4g per 100g.
Salmon has fewer calories: 208 vs 381 per 100g (Whey Protein Powder).
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Salmon
Best for muscle gain
Whey Protein Powder
Best for low-carb
Salmon
Macro Comparison
Salmon: 100g (100g) | Whey Protein Powder: 100g (100g)
208
Salmon
381
Whey Protein Powder
20.4g
Salmon
78.13g
Whey Protein Powder
0g
Salmon
12.5g
Whey Protein Powder
13.4g
Salmon
3.13g
Whey Protein Powder
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
39%
Salmon
82%
Whey Protein Powder
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| Nutrient | Salmon | Whey Protein Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208 | 381 |
| Protein | 20.4g | 78.1g |
| Carbs | 0g | 12.5g |
| Fat | 13.4g | 3.1g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 6.25g |
| Sodium | 59mg | 469mg |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 0mg |
| Saturated Fat | 3.05g | 1.56g |
| Potassium | 363mg | 500mg |
| Vitamin A | 58mcg | 0mcg |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 0mg |
| Calcium | 9mg | 375mg |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 5.63mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Salmon. With 208 calories and 20.4g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose Whey Protein Powder. Whey Protein Powder delivers 78.13g protein per serving — 57.7g more than Salmon.
For low-carb diets
Choose Salmon with 0g carbs per serving.
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Is Salmon or Whey Protein Powder better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Salmon is the better choice. Salmon has 208 calories and 20.4g protein per serving, while Whey Protein Powder has 381 calories and 78.13g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, Salmon or Whey Protein Powder?
Whey Protein Powder has more protein per serving. Salmon provides 20.4g and Whey Protein Powder provides 78.13g of protein.
Can I eat both salmon and whey protein powder together?
Yes! Combining salmon and whey protein powder gives you 589 calories and 98.53g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.