Smoked salmon

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Is Smoked salmon healthy?

Smoked salmon scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The smoked salmon is a processed food with a relatively simple ingredient list, including farm-raised salmon, salt, sugar, and natural hardwood smoke.

Which ingredients drive Smoked salmon's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Salmon fillet counts in its favor; Wrights Hickory Liquid Smoke, Soy sauce are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Smoked salmon

Wellsley Farms
68 Fair

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by BJ's Wholesale Club / Corporate Brands
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

The smoked salmon is a processed food with a relatively simple ingredient list, including farm-raised salmon, salt, sugar, and natural hardwood smoke. While the use of natural smoke is beneficial, the addition of sugar is unnecessary from a nutritional standpoint. The product's processing level and the presence of added sugar slightly reduce its overall healthiness score.

Key ingredients 8

Salmon fillet
Good

Salmon fillet is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein, making it a nutritious choice for a balanced diet.

Light brown sugar
Neutral

Light brown sugar is used in small amounts for flavor and curing, but it provides minimal nutritional benefit.

Kosher salt
Neutral

Kosher salt is a common seasoning that adds flavor but does not contribute significant nutrients.

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Coarse ground black pepper
Neutral

Black pepper enhances flavor and has some antioxidant properties, but is used in small quantities.

Capers
Neutral

Capers add flavor and are low in calories, with some antioxidants, but are used in small amounts.

Ground coriander
Neutral

Ground coriander provides flavor and potential antioxidants, used in small quantities.

Wrights Hickory Liquid Smoke
Bad

Liquid smoke contains added chemicals and flavorings that may be considered artificial or processed.

Soy sauce
Bad

Soy sauce is high in sodium and often contains additives, which can be a concern for sodium intake.

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