Salmon (cooked): GI, GL, Carbs & Blood Sugar Impact

Q: "What is the GI of Salmon (cooked)?"

"No sufficiently reliable published GI value was identified for Salmon (cooked). See the data methodology for how missing values are handled."

Q: "How many carbohydrates are in Salmon (cooked)?"

"About 0.0 g per 100 g cooked (0 g per 100 g), including 0.0 g of fiber."

Q: "Is Salmon (cooked) suitable for people with diabetes?"

"Zero-carb protein with omega-3 fats; a classic diabetes-friendly dinner protein."

Glycemic index of salmon (no established value — zero carbohydrate), and why salmon with omega-3 fats fits a diabetes-friendly diet.

Category: Protein · Nutrition data source: USDA FoodData Central · GI source: International Tables of GI & GL Values / University of Sydney · Last verified:

n/a Glycemic Index No established value

n/a Estimated GL 100 g cooked

0.0 g Carbohydrate per 100 g cooked

0.0 g Fiber per 100 g cooked

Does Salmon Raise Blood Sugar?

Salmon contains no carbohydrate, so it has no GI and no direct glycemic impact — while providing protein and omega-3 fats that many diabetes-friendly eating patterns encourage.

How to Eat It

Plain grilled or baked salmon with vegetables and a modest starch is a classic dinner. Be wary of glazes (maple, teriyaki, honey) that add sugar, and breaded preparations.

Nutrition Facts (Salmon (cooked))

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving
Calories	206 kcal	206 kcal
Carbohydrate	0 g	0.0 g
Fiber	0 g	0.0 g
Sugars	0 g	0.0 g
Protein	22.1 g	22.1 g
Fat	12.4 g	12.4 g

Source: USDA FoodData Central, record FDC ID 2684441 ("Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farm raised, raw"). Values may differ from brand-specific products.

Glycemic Index

Not established. No established GI - no carbohydrate.

Sources: International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values (2008/2021); University of Sydney GI Database (glycemicindex.com). GI values are reported relative to a glucose reference.

Learn more: What is GI? · What is GL? · GI vs GL

Estimated Glycemic Load

Not applicable — no established GI value.

Diabetes consideration: Zero-carb protein with omega-3 fats; a classic diabetes-friendly dinner protein.

What can change the impact?

Breading / glazes (many glazes add sugar)
Cooking method

GI values can vary with variety, ripeness, preparation and testing conditions. The value above is a typical published figure, not a universal prediction for every individual or every serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GI of Salmon (cooked)?

No sufficiently reliable published GI value was identified for Salmon (cooked). See the data methodology for how missing values are handled.

How many carbohydrates are in Salmon (cooked)?

About 0.0 g per 100 g cooked (0 g per 100 g), including 0.0 g of fiber.

Is Salmon (cooked) suitable for people with diabetes?

Zero-carb protein with omega-3 fats; a classic diabetes-friendly dinner protein.

DMSafeHaven provides educational information based on publicly available nutrition databases and published research. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Nutrition values: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). GI values: published tables (see methodology). GI/GL estimates do not predict any individual's glucose response — test your own blood glucose with your care team's guidance.