Fish
Tail
Salmon tail is the tapering rear of the fish—less fat, more connective tissue near the fins, and a smaller cross-section. It suits fishcakes, soups, and thrifty pan meals more than showpiece grilling. Poach, flake, or pan-sear with care at the thin end. For whole tail-on roasts, shield the tip with foil so it does not dry before the thicker meat is ready.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 6.46 g
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.52 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2 g
- Cholesterol 52.5 mg
- Sodium 79.6 mg
- Salt 0.21 g
- Total Carbohydrate 0 g
- Dietary Fibre 0 g
- Total Sugars 0 g
- Complex / starch 0 g
- Protein 20.7 g
- Water 70.3 g
- Energy 141 kcal
- Water 70.3 g
- Protein 20.7 g
- Fat 6.46 g
- Saturated Fat 0.74 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.52 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2 g
- Omega-3 1.47 g
- Vitamins 50 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.1 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.15 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 3.85 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.67 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.38 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 2.8 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 11.1 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 11 µg
- Vitamin E 1.36 mg
- Vitamin K 0.4 µg
- Minerals 495 mg
- Major Minerals 494 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.21 g
- Cholesterol 52.5 mg
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.1 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.15 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 3.85 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.67 · vitamin-b6: 0.38 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 2.8 · vitamin-b9-folate: 11.1 · vitamin-d: 11 · vitamin-e: 1.36 · vitamin-k: 0.4 ·
Minerals
Tail meat is the primary lean muscle in lobster, crayfish, and many fish.
History
Salmon tails were everyday fare once prize mid-body cuts were sold or reserved.
Markets sold salmon tails cheaper for stews, kedgeree, and family pies.
Processors redirected tails into mince, pet food, and budget fillet packs.