What is Salmon Roe? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Salmon Roe?

Salmon roe also called ikura are fish eggs from the salmon and are a prized caviar. They are round and range from 1/4 to 1/2 an inch in diameter and are a yellow/orange or bright orange. They have a slightly translucent quality and a slippery outer texture. Biting into a salmon roe creates a gentle popping sensation. The flavor is smooth and salty with a distinct salmon flavor. Salmon roe is popular on Russian blini pancakes with cream and is used for many other dishes as well. It is best served cold.

What does Salmon Roe Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

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salmon roe

Salmon Roe Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon14g

Tablespoon Salmon Roe

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	20kcal	1%
Fats	1g	1%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	N/A
Fiber	N/A
Proteins	3g	4%
Cholesterol	52mg	17%
Sodium	13mg	1%

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Salmon Roe?

1 Tablespoon of Salmon Roe contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Salmon Roe?

1 Tablespoon of Salmon Roe contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Salmon Roe?

1 Tablespoon of Salmon Roe contains 1 g of fat.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Salmon Roe?

There are 20 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Salmon Roe.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Salmon Roe?

There are 41 calories in 1 oz of Salmon Roe.

How many calories are in 1 Can (solids and liquids) of Salmon Roe?

There are 325 calories in 1 Can (solids and liquids) of Salmon Roe.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Salmon Roe?

There are 649 calories in 1 pound of Salmon Roe.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Salmon Roe?

There are 366 calories in 1 Cup of Salmon Roe.