Scottish Salmon Fishcakes vs Salmon
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Scottish Salmon Fishcakes | Salmon |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 215 kcal | 167 kcal |
| Fat | 11.3 g | 7.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 0.7 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 1.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 6.2 g |
| Protein | 11.2 g | 6 g |
| Additives | 0 | 4 |
| Allergens | Fish, Gluten, Milk | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Salmon has 22% fewer calories (167 kcal vs 215 kcal).
- Salmon has 30% less fat (7.9 g vs 11.3 g).
- Salmon has 53% less saturated fat (0.8 g vs 1.7 g).
- Salmon has 30% less sugar (0.7 g vs 1 g).
- Scottish Salmon Fishcakes has 65% less salt (0.6 g vs 1.7 g).
- Salmon has 76% more fiber (6.2 g vs 1.5 g).
- Scottish Salmon Fishcakes has 46% more protein (11.2 g vs 6 g).
- Scottish Salmon Fishcakes has the better Nutri-Score.
- Scottish Salmon Fishcakes is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Scottish Salmon Fishcakes lists: Fish, Gluten, Milk.
Ingredients
Scottish Salmon Fishcakes
Salmon (Salmo salar) (Fish) (38%), Potato (24%), Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Double Cream (Cows' Milk), Salt, Cornflour, Parsley, Yeast, Cider Vinegar, Wheat Flour, Paprika, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Fish Stock (Water, Reconstituted Dried Potato, Salt, Fish Powder, Reconstituted Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) (Fish), Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Dried Onion, Anchovy (Engraulidae spp) (Fish), Sunflower Oil), Black Pepper, White Pepper, Starter Culture.
Salmon
Acqua, maltodestrina di mais, proteine di piselli, oli vegetali (colza, lino), estratto di alghe marine (olio di Schizochytrium sp., Ascophyllum nodosum, Agar-agar) 1%*, fibre vegetali (limone, carota, bambù), farina di konjac, sale marino ridotto in sodio, addensante: xantano, aroma, coloranti: beta-carotene, carbonato di calcio.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Scottish Salmon Fishcakes or Salmon?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Salmon has fewer calories: 167 kcal versus 215 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Salmon has less sugar: 0.7 g versus 1 g per 100 g.