Salmon Fillets

Name: Salmon Fillets
Brand: Tesco

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Tesco PLC

Category Meat and Seafood

Summary

Salmon fillets are a single-ingredient, minimally processed whole food rich in complete protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and key micronutrients like vitamin D and B12. There are no additives, fillers, seed oils, or artificial ingredients of any kind, making this an excellent choice for a nutrient-dense diet.

Key ingredients 1

Salmon

Very Good

Salmon is a whole, minimally processed animal protein source rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA), high-quality complete protein, and essential micronutrients like vitamin D, B12, and selenium. As a single-ingredient product with no additives, fillers, or seasonings, it represents an unprocessed whole food ideal for a nutrient-dense diet. The high protein-to-fat ratio shown in the nutrition data supports muscle maintenance and satiety.

Risks

Depending on sourcing, farmed salmon may carry a different fatty acid profile and potential contaminant exposure (such as PCBs) compared to wild-caught salmon; no information on sourcing is provided here.

Benefits

Excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that support cardiovascular and brain health, along with high-quality complete protein and key micronutrients like vitamin D and B12.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is Salmon Fillets healthy?

Salmon Fillets scores 96/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Salmon fillets are a single-ingredient, minimally processed whole food rich in complete protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and key micronutrients like vitamin D and B12.

How processed is Salmon Fillets?

Salmon Fillets is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Salmon Fillets' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Salmon counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.