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Fishcakes, salmon, homemade

Homemade salmon fishcakes are made from salmon mixed with other ingredients and shaped into cakes. The figures here describe a homemade recipe rather than salmon alone. Per 100g, they provide 21g of fat, 15g of carbohydrate and 11g of protein, as well as 3.5µg of vitamin D.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and maintain bones and muscles. Fat contributes to the energy content, which is relevant for people monitoring their energy intake. The amounts of fat and salt can vary with the ingredients and preparation method. Full nutritional figures for this recipe are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

287 kcal

Energy

1195 kJ

Fat

21g

of which saturates

2.4g

Carbohydrate

15g

of which sugars

0.7g

Protein

11g

Salt

0.19g

Water

52g

Cholesterol

84mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

27µg

Vitamin D

3.5µg

Vitamin C

3mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.2mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.1mg

Niacin (B3)

2.9mg

Vitamin B6

0.1mg

Vitamin B12

1.1µg

Folate

15µg

Calcium

26mg

Iron

0.77mg

Magnesium

21mg

Phosphorus

140mg

Potassium

300mg

Sodium

74mg

Zinc

0.5mg

Copper

0.08mg

Other types of fishcakes

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Fishcakes, cod, homemade

235 kcal

11g

15g

0.7g

Fishcakes, salmon, coated in breadcrumbs, baked

245 kcal

11g

14g

1.7g

Fishcakes, white fish, coated in breadcrumbs, baked

206 kcal

9.3g

9.4g

1.7g

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Recipe). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published